The Monstera genus is one of the most popular houseplant groups for a reason: they’re stunning. But if you’ve grown all the Swiss Cheese plants (Monstera deliciosa) you care to, and you’ve tried all the other common species and want something new to grow, Monstera Esqueleto might be the next plant on your list. Monstera Esqueleto is a fantastic plant … Read More
Monstera plants are one of the most popular types of plants suitable for growing indoors, and it helps that for the most part, they are fairly easy to grow, and don’t need a lot of babying. But that doesn’t mean that you won’t occasionally run into problems with Monstera plants. When things go wrong, they go wrong. Yellowing leaves is … Read More
Monstera obliqua is one of the most difficult-to-source Monstera species there is, but it is among the most beautiful, with its ruffled leaves and huge fenestrations. It’s highly prized by many, but as it is a slow-growing plant, and a little fussier than the readily available Monstera adansonii, it’s not exactly the best beginner Monstera to choose. Not sure if … Read More
Monstera karstenianum, or Monstera ‘Peru’, is an odd houseplant. Not just because its foliage does not fenestrate like most Monstera species, but also because it’s not a scientifically accepted species. This is very unusual, especially when you consider that this particular species is being sold all over the world as a beautiful houseplant! Not sure if this unusual Monstera is … Read More
Monstera plants are very easy to propagate once you know how, and it is so satisfying to do that you might just find yourself propagating your Monstera plants so regularly that you end up with more of them than you know what to do with! Growing them from cuttings is also a great way to ensure that if something happens … Read More
If you have pets and plants in your home, it’s always worth checking to see if your plants are potentially harmful to your pets, even if your pets seem to ignore them. Your pet may have walked past a plant a hundred times and paid it no attention at all, but that’s not to say it definitely won’t forever. Monsteras … Read More
Chances are, you’ve probably heard of variegated Monstera plants if you’re familiar with Monsteras. Maybe even if you aren’t. These gorgeous plants are always plastered on blogs and posts, and there is a reason for that: variegated Monstera plants are stunning, especially Albo Variegata. These plants come with a hefty price tag, and they are on the wish list of … Read More
If you have a lot of space and plenty of light, and you’re not sure what to do with it, plants are always the answer. Maybe you’re looking for a focal point to draw the eye and let it rest away from everything else, allowing you to relax and reconnect. Or maybe you want to turn your home into a … Read More
Fertilizer is not always a topic that’s covered thoroughly, but it is an integral part of houseplant care. It can be tricky to know when you should feed your plants, and when you should put down the fertilizer, but this is half of the secret of houseplant care. Monstera deliciosa is a beautiful plant that is used to plenty of … Read More
One of the key care elements of any houseplant care is getting the compost mix right. Without the foundation of good compost, your Monstera plant (or any plant) will quickly decline if it is in the wrong soil. That doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy specifically-formulated compost for every species of plant you have. That would be … Read More
