Claire Akin - Monstera Plant Expert

Claire Akin

About Claire Akin

I love monsteras and writing, so I created this site to combine my two passions. I hope you find the information helpful. Happy growing!
Training climbing monstera adansoniii can be tricky, so we’ve compiled some basic information to help you train this beautiful house plant.

Training Climbing Monstera Adansonii

By |2023-11-24T12:39:25+00:00October 23rd, 2022|Moss Pole, Monstera Varieties|

Monstera adansonii, otherwise known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a beautiful and unique climbing plant that is native to Central and South America. The plant gets its name from its large, finger-like leaves that have natural holes in them, which resemble Swiss cheese. Monstera adansonii is a great addition [...]

Monstera Ginny is commonly called the mini Monstera, or philodendron ginnie, but the botanical name is Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma.

Monstera Ginny Plant Care Guide

By |2022-12-17T07:34:16+00:00August 9th, 2022|Monstera Varieties|

Monstera Ginny Plant The Monstera Ginny plant is a vining plant related to the Monstera Deliciosa. This plant has cut out windows in the leaves that were originally intended to allow the tropical breeze to flow through the plant without damaging any of the leaves, making it one of the [...]

Monstera lechleriana

How to Grow Monstera Lechleriana | Identification and Care

By |2022-12-17T09:37:28+00:00May 24th, 2022|Uncategorized|

Monstera Lechleriana is a beautiful but quite rare monstera variety that's much sought-after for its beautifully shaped leaves and interesting fenestration pattern. Though this plant is sometimes tricky to find and even trickier to distinguish from its close relative Monstera Adansonii, once you get your hands on one, they're quite [...]

Monstera Aurea Marmorata Variegata

Monstera Aurea Marmorata Variegata Plant Guide

By |2022-12-17T10:03:26+00:00May 19th, 2022|Variegated Monstera, Monstera Varieties|

Move over, Monstera Borsigiana Albo and Thai constellation! There's a new variegated monstera variety that's taking the houseplant world by storm. Monstera Aurea Marmorata Variegata, although a mouthful, is a stunning lemon and lime-colored monstera is making waves with indoor plant lovers everywhere. What Is Monstera Aurea Marmorata Variegata? Monstera [...]

Droopy Monstera

Droopy Monstera | How to Fix

By |2022-12-16T09:43:13+00:00May 9th, 2022|Troubleshooting|

Monstera plants are typically quite hardy, but every once in a while, you may find yourself dealing with a droopy monstera. The trouble with droopiness is that it can have many different causes. Some of these causes may require your attention and some won't.  It's important to understand how to [...]

Monstera Stem Rot

Monstera Stem Rot | Causes and Fixes

By |2022-12-17T10:15:52+00:00April 27th, 2022|Troubleshooting|

Monstera stem rot is a fungal disease that can severely damage or even kill your monstera if it's not treated quickly. However, if you catch stem rot before it progresses past the point of no return, you can still save your plant and bring it back to full health. Prevention [...]

In this article, we’ll explore what makes monsteras toxic to cats, as well as steps you can take to keep your cat away from your monstera.

Are Monsteras Toxic to Cats?

By |2023-12-24T04:48:08+00:00April 26th, 2022|Uncategorized|

“Are monsteras toxic to cats?” If you’re a cat owner who also loves monstera plants, this question can present quite the challenge. Bad news: the answer is yes. All monstera species (and most aroids, in fact) are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. But just how toxic are monstera plants [...]

Are Monsteras Toxic to Dogs

Are Monsteras Toxic to Dogs?

By |2023-12-24T05:13:54+00:00April 18th, 2022|Troubleshooting, Plant Care|

For dog lovers who also want houseplants, the question “Are monsteras toxic to dogs?” is a hot topic. And, unfortunately, the answer is…yes. All monstera species (and most aroids, honestly) are toxic to dogs, cats, and humans. But just how toxic are monstera plants for dogs? Can you find a [...]

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