How Long Do Monstera Leaves Take To Unfurl?

It’s so exciting when your Monstera starts shooting out a new leaf ESPECIALLY if you suspect its going to be fenestrated. So you wait. And wait. And wait. And your Monstera stubbornly and selfishly refuses to unfurl its new baby. Why? And what can you do about it. Firstly, and most importantly, I’m going to …

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Can You Grow a Monstera in Water?

Yes, you can 100% grow a Monstera Deliciosa successfully in water IF: You change the water frequently You clean the soil off the roots well You fertilise it using a fertiliser that’s suitable for hydroponics You grow it in an aquarium (top marks if your boyfriend maintains said aquarium): Can you grow a Monstera in …

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8+ Reasons Why Your Monstera Leaf Is Yellow

There are eight main reasons why your Monstera leaf is turning yellow, but it can be difficult to work out the cause of your Monstera’s issue. We start with the most common reasons – in fact, it’s pretty likely to be either overwatering or old age, with a little sprinkling of thrips in there too. …

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When should you water Monstera Deliciosa?

In my experience Monstera are pretty laid back when it comes to watering. The green ones anyway. My Thai Constellation is a little more susceptible to root rot, but there’s every chance I’m just more conscious about getting her care perfect. How often should you water Monstera Deliciosa? Here in the UK, Monstera won’t grow …

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Are Monstera Deliciosa Poisonous?

Ok, today I learned that cats and dogs can be poisonous to different things. I always kind of assumed that they were similar in terms of toxicity resistance, but clearly not. If you can’t find information on a plant’s toxicity, let’s err on the side of caution, and not buy it, if you worry your …

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