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 …
If any plant has captured the imagination of plant parents in recent years, it has to be the Monstera – but why? What makes this plant stand out from all the other amazing plants out there? In this article, we’re going to look at thirteen reasons why Monstera plants are so popular. Monsteras are popular …
If you want to grow your own Monsteras, you need to know how to propagate Monstera plants from seed – and that’s what we are going to cover today. Many Monsteras are grown from cuttings, but it is also possible to grow this popular plant from seed, and this may prove a cheaper way to …
If you have accidentally left your Monstera somewhere cold, you may be worried; these plants come from rainforests and do not like being chilled. However, it may not be too late. If your Monstera has been exposed to frost, the best thing to do is to trim off any damaged foliage and stems. This will …
Have you ever wondered why a Monstera plant grows in such a distinctive way? The leaf holes, known as fenestrations, are very unusual and few other plants have developed them, but what purpose do they serve? There are several theories about why these plants have developed holes in their leaves, including to reduce the risk …
If you have a brand new Monstera plant in your home, you may be wondering whether there are any risks associated with this plant, or whether you can safely touch or even consume bits of it. After all, some Monstera plants are known as “deliciosa” because their fruits taste so good. Monstera plants do not …
Have you heard of coffee grounds being great for plants, and wondered about adding some to your Monstera? There are a lot of myths about miracle cure-alls for plants online, and it’s important to check before you start adding things to the soil. Coffee grounds may offer some nutritional gains to the plant as they …