Category: Houseplants

The first time I tried to train my Monstera to climb it was a disaster. I basically just shoved a bamboo stake into the pot and hoped for the best. Probably not a huge surprise it didn’t work! It just looked like it was trying to escape rather than climb. But after a few years […]

I probably shouldn’t admit this but I’ve killed a number of Monsteras through watering mistakes. The truth is that a lot of people have. There’s this weird thing that happens when you bring home a monstera. You get all excited and start treating it like a needy pet. Which is a problem because before you […]

When I first got my Monstera manny years ago now I thought it would just naturally grow into a full, gorgeous plant. Instead, what I got was a leggy mess. The problem is that monsteras don’t naturally grow bushy. In the wild they climb and so are programmed to grow UP, not OUT. So if […]

So you’ve got yourself a Monstera deliciosa and… it’s just sitting there. Not dying but also not thriving. Sort of existing in a botanical purgatory. I can say with some confidence that a stagnant Monstera is usually screaming for help. But we are simply bad at hearing what it’s saying or noticing what’s wrong. I […]

One of the main reasons we love Monsteras is the massive holes they get in their leaves. It’s what makes them stand out and look so good. But when you’re growing and caring for your Monstera it might decide not to give you any holes. Maybe it’s just growing nice, large leaves but they’re free […]

Keeping monstera leaves clean isn’t simply about how they look. Yes, that’s a big part of it, but really it’s your plants health that you should be thinking about. So if you want to know how to clean the leaves on your monstera without doing any damage and that they stay healthy you’re in the […]

If your beloved Monstera is flopping over and looking like a sprawling mess then it needs some proper support. Something that keeps it upright and tidy. Thankfully there are solutions that will make a difference to your leaning Monstera. You don’t have to put up with one growing madly all over the place. I’ll take […]

It can be hard to find the right sized plants if you’re living in an apartment where you can practically touch both walls with outstretched arms. Especially ones that are well known for taking over spaces. I’ve crammed a lot of plants into a tiny apartment over the years, some of those Monsteras, so I […]

Proper lighting is absolutely essential for a thriving Monstera. If you get it wrong your plant will struggle at best and potentially even die on you. But Monsteras can be pretty forgiving, especially if you notice they’re unhappy quickly. And lighting is where most people go wrong. I’ve seen countless sad, leggy Monsteras stretching desperately […]

If you want to know how to really keep Monsteras happy – it’s all starts with the soil. Might sound too simple but it’s true. I used to think a plant was a plant and dirt was dirt. Which was far too naive of me. What changed my mind? Well my first monstera looked amazing […]