How Long Do Monstera Live?
The general consensus is that Monstera can live for about forty years, but there’s not really much evidence bar anecdotal …
Are Monstera Easy To Care For?
I think Monstera are one of the easiest plants to care for, and that was the driving force behind their …
11 Reasons Your Monstera Deliciosa is Droopy (And How to Perk It Up)
There are four main reasons that your Monstera deliciosa might be drooping: There’s an issue with its environment – often …
Here’s How Long Monstera Deliciosa Can Go Without Water
Monstera deliciosa can go two months without water without suffering any long-term damage. A Monstera that hasn’t been watered for …
Staking Monstera Deliciosa For Beginners
Staking Monstera deliciosa is a contentious issue in the houseplant community. There are several options and they all have pros …
How to Use Grow Lights With Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa can grow very well under grow lights, but there are a lot of factors to consider. This article …
Monstera Deliciosa Winter Care
Monstera deliciosa over winter indoors quite well (even here in the UK) but there are a few things you need …
Monstera Deliciosa Humidity Requirements
Monstera deliciosa are happy in a range of humidity levels – anything above 40% is fine for them. However, they …
Monstera Deliciosa Light Requirements
There’s a lot of conflicting information about this because whilst it’s possible to keep Monstera deliciosa in low light, they …
Monstera Deliciosa – The Ultimate Guide
Monstera deliciosa is probably the most popular houseplant you can buy, and for good reason. They’re easy to care for, …
How to Tell If Your Monstera Is Variegated
A Monstera is variegated if it has patches/splashes of white, yellow, or green on the leaves. A Monstera is still …
How to Tell If Your Monstera Is Growing A New Leaf
Working out whether your Monstera is growing a new leaf isn’t as easy as it is with, say, Pothos, because …
How to Tell If Your Monstera Is Rootbound
Monstera like to be snug in their pot, but if they’re too rootbound, it can cause issues. Don’t repot your …
8 Tips For Transferring Monstera From Water to Soil
There are a couple of reasons you might want to transfer your Monstera from water to soil. The first and …
Planet Houseplant’s Guide to Growing Monstera Deliciosa In LECA
I think Monstera can grow really well in LECA, and they’re one of the easier plants to transfer so they’re …
You Can’t Grow A Monstera From A Leaf – Here’s Why
No. You can’t grow a Monstera plant from a single leaf in water or soil (or moss or perlite or …
How to Keep A Monstera Deliciosa Growing Straight
I get a LOT of questions from people wanting to have a vertical Monstera. I can help, but it’s also…not …
This Is What You Do With Aerial Roots When Repotting Monstera
I’m a big fan of aerial roots on Monstera deliciosa because they’re a great way to support them without having …
This Is Why Your Aerial Roots Are Dying/Shrivelled
Aerial roots are adventitious roots (i.e. a root that’s growing somewhere other than underground) that many climbing aroids produce to …
This Is What You Should Do With Monstera Runners
Monstera deliciosas don’t have runners the same way Hoyas have them. However, other Monstera do produce them, so it’s useful …
Monstera Deliciosa Get Even Bigger Than You Think (They’re Not Called Monstera For Nothing)
Monstera get BIG. In the wild, they get as big as they can, and they like to grow tall, so …
