There is no one universal way to care for house plants. There are so many variations between the conditions in our homes, the quality of the plant, and er, luck. This post is how to organise your fertilisation schedule according to how lazy you are. If you want to learn about the actual mechanics of … Read more
I don’t like the ‘mini monstera’ nickname, but it’s a common name and (crucially) it’s easier to type than Rhapidophora tetrasperma. I’ve never used copy and paste so much in a single article. A bit of back story: I bought my Rhapidophora tetrasperma last year, and it was very cheap. Like, a tenner. It was … Read more
Yellowing leaves is EXTREMELY common, so you can calm down. I see at least one post a day on Reddit about yellowing leaves, and 99 times out of 100, it’s either down to age or overwatering, and it’s 100% recoverable. It’s ok. We can sort this. Using data I’ve half made up/half got from trawling … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more