I bought a Monstera dubia as a juvenile with silver-patterned leaves that shingle flat against the support. As it climbs, each new leaf becomes larger and begins to develop splits, transforming from a shingling vine into a true monstera. Native to the lush tropics of Central and South America, this plant thrives as a climbing […]
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I noticed my Monstera’s oldest leaves turning yellow right after I increased watering because I thought more water would make it grow faster. The soil was staying damp too long, and the roots were starting to suffocate. When monstera leaves start turning yellow, it can indicate a range of factors. Natural aging is one reason,
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I learned to read my Monstera’s thirst by lifting the pot. When it feels light, the top two inches are dry, and the leaves lose their glossy stiffness. When heavy, the soil is still damp, and I wait another day. One of the first signs my Monstera needs water is when its leaves start to
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I found Monstera karstenianum labeled only as a climbing aroid at a small greenhouse. The leaves are thick and leathery with a texture that feels almost like suede, and the silver sheen is visible when the light hits them at an angle. I’ve found that the Monstera Karstenianum, often nicknamed “Monstera Peru,” is not only
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I took my first Monstera cutting after the stem climbed to the ceiling and I had to prune it back anyway. I included an aerial root and placed it in water, and within four weeks the new roots were an inch long and ready for soil. Native to the rainforests of Central America, the Monstera
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I watched variegated monstera prices climb into the thousands at plant auctions. The high prices come from slow propagation, unstable variegation, and social media demand rather than any inherent difficulty in growing the plant. Monstera plants are more than just a decorative piece; they’re a statement. Their popularity has soared, but so have their costs.
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