Category: Monstera

Wondering how to grow Monstera plants? Here’s the essential information, ideal growing conditions, propagation techniques, potting and repotting tips, support methods, tips for troubleshooting common problems, popular varieties, plant safety considerations, and the numerous benefits of cultivating Monsteras. How to grow monstera When growing Monstera plants, ensure they have a warm, humid environment with indirect,…

Leafy Monsteras are famous around the world as beautiful indoor plants and for their fenestrated leaves. The key to keeping the leaves large, lush and full of holes is sunlight. Monstera plants need a full day of indirect, bright light to look their best. In low light, the leaves will likely wilt and begin to…

Every houseplant lover needs at least one Monstera in their collection. These leafy plants are beloved for their interesting foliage, even if they can be slightly fussy when growing indoors. Monstera leaves turn yellow for many reasons, making the problem difficult to diagnose. The main issue is usually overwatering, followed by overfertilizing or lack of…

Monsteras are one of the most commonly purchased indoor plants around the world, turning homes into indoor jungles in an instant. Unfortunately, they are not without problems. But knowledge of their needs will help you identify and resolve the issue with ease. Monsteras droop for a number of reasons, but the main cause is usually…

From warm tropical forests of Central and South America, Monstera plants grow best in bright indirect light. They can handle lower light areas but may lose their fenestration. As hemiepiphytes, Monsteras are susceptible to root rot and should only be watered when the top two inches of soil have dried out completely. Follow a monthly…

Even if you’re not a plant lover, you’ve likely heard of Monstera plants as they are a popular household plant. However, you may not have known that there are many species of Monstera. There are roughly 49 types of Monstera plants (see a list of all 49 species here), but you will only likely find…

If you’ve already got a Monstera Deliciosa and a Monstera Adansonii, it might be time to consider adding the rare Monstera obliqua to your houseplant collection! Monstera obliqua is a rare plant in the Araceae (Arum/Aroid) family known for its lace-like perforated foliage. The long pointed leaves have large holes in them with “more holes…

Is your Monstera plant growing all over the place in every direction? If so, it might be time to add vertical support and turn your plant into a Moss pole Monstera. Moss pole Monsteras are simply regular Monstera plants that have been potted to include a moss pole in their planter. The Monstera vines can…

The Monstera adansonii is a popular tropical plant known for its heart-shaped leaves with holes spread throughout them. This plant is commonly called the Swiss Cheese Plant because of these holes. They are native to Mexico, the West Indies, and South America. These plants are easy to take care of and make wonderful low-maintenance houseplants.…

To repot a Monstera, choose a new planter that has a drainage hole at the bottom. You’ll also need airy, organic potting mix. Once you’ve got your supplies, gently pull the Monstera plant out of its existing planter pot. If thick roots are circling around the soil ball, carefully loosen them up (see video below).…