Have you ever observed the white-painted trunks of palm trees that appear in certain parts of the world? If so, you might be wondering what the point of this white paint is and why farmers and other tree-owners go to the trouble of painting their trees white. Palm tree trunks may be painted white for …
If you have recently spent any amount of time in a hot country, you will be aware that palm trees seem to grow in abundance where the weather is dry and warm. Other plants often seem to struggle in this environment – so how do palm trees survive in the desert? Palm trees cope well …
If you have a Monstera deliciosa, you might have observed that sometimes it produces large fruits, leading you to wonder whether you can eat Monstera fruits and what they taste like. It seems unlikely that a plant like a Monstera would produce edible fruits, but it does! Monstera deliciosa plants do bear fruit if they …
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 …