While a young Monstera ( Monstera deliciosa ) may look perfectly happy trailing or sprawling, it is fundamentally a climbing plant. In the rainforest, it uses its powerful aerial roots  to cling to huge trees and race upward toward the sunlight. If you want your Monstera to transition from its juvenile phase (small, solid leaves) to its magnificent mature form (giant, holey leaves), you must  provide vertical support. 🌳 1. Why Support is Essential for Monstera Providing a pr