Alexandre Valente 
If you have a variegated Monstera, you probably spend a lot of time tending to it and trying to make sure it has everything it needs to stay happy and healthy. However, plants develop problems even when we do our utmost to look after them, and if your Monstera is developing brown patches on its …
Palm trees are extraordinary plants, and they have become an iconic symbol of vacations, beach paradises, and days spent in the sunshine. They look completely different from every other tree, but have you ever wondered why they get as tall as they do? The major reason why palms grow so tall is that it gives …
If you have a Monstera, you probably spend a lot of time watering it, but have you ever wondered whether you actually need to do this? Some plants can last through periods of drought amazingly well. How long a Monstera can go without water depends a little on the size of the plant and its …
Have you ever noticed pale patches on the leaves of your Monstera and got excited? Variegated Monsteras are very unusual and expensive plants, so this might leave you wondering if you have hit a jackpot with yours and ended up with a special variety. Variegated Monsteras are characterized by changes in color on the leaves …
If you have a beautiful, large Monstera growing, the long roots that this plant often puts out into the air might annoy you. They can look pretty unsightly and may ruin the overall aesthetic of this dramatic plant – so can you cut Monstera roots off? You can cut off Monstera roots if you choose …
When they’re young, Monstera plants don’t need a trellis but will appreciate one when they grow taller and heavier. These plants are quite adaptable and can be trained to climb up a trellis or another good support like a moss pole. However, the best time to introduce a trellis is when they are still young. …
Most people think of Monsteras as having large, glossy, impressive leaves with big fenestrations in them, but this isn’t always the case. If your Monstera seems to be producing very tiny foliage, you may be able to take action to fix the problem – so let’s look at why Monstera leaves are growing small (and …
If you love your Monstera but you’ve noticed that it’s looking sickly, you might be wondering what could be wrong with it. Unfortunately, these plants are susceptible to being over-watered and this can cause problems. Monsteras do not like to be over-watered, and if you have been too zealous about giving your plant enough to …
If you spend any amount of time admiring Monsteras online, you have probably seen full, established plants that appear to be growing just in a vase of water – no soil in sight. This might leave you curious and puzzled about how the plant is surviving. It’s difficult to give an exact timeline for how …
If you have been propagating a Monstera plant in water, at some point, you will need to transfer it to soil. Although Monsteras can thrive for a surprising length of time in water, they do need soil in order to grow in the long term, and they may die if you don’t transplant them. You …