Monstera is a genus of plants whose species can change their leaf shapes throughout their life. This has made it difficult for botanists to classify Monstera species, which explains why some species has so many synonyms. Monstera is a glossy, evergreen, tropical vine native to regions of Peru, Ecuador, and Brazil. Monstera, (genus Monstera) has nearly 50 species of flowering plants of the arum family (Araceae) Monstera plants generally nearly 50 speci. Several are grown as popular ornamental foliage plants. Monstera plants are generally climbing and can be terrestrial or epiphytic. They have attractive leathery leaves that are often cut into lobes.