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I love monsteras and writing, so I created this site to combine my two passions. I hope you find the information helpful. Happy growing!
top 10 monstera products

Top 10 Monstera Products for a Healthy Plant

By |2024-07-23T10:46:02+00:00January 14th, 2021|Plant Care|

  A great product can really change your life. The same goes for your houseplants and monstera products! For plant products this can transform the way you care for your monstera and give you a more fulfilling relationship with your plant. Discover our list of the top 10 monstera products [...]

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Albo Borsigiana

Monstera Varieties Guide: How to Buy and Care for Monstera Albo Borsigiana

By |2022-12-18T08:43:07+00:00January 8th, 2021|Uncategorized|

Variegated monstera varieties are making a splash on social media and the houseplant industry, and one of the most sought-after varieties is monstera deliciosa borsigiana, aka monstera albo.  This subspecies of monstera deliciosa is slightly smaller than a true deliciosa and doesn't have the characteristic "ruffles" where the stem attaches [...]

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Monstera Identification & Fun Facts

Monstera Identification & Fun Facts

By |2024-07-23T07:47:36+00:00December 18th, 2020|Monstera Varieties|

Monstera Identification If you thought you only got holes in your leaves because of pesky insects, let us introduce you to the monstera plant. The Swiss cheese of plants, this beautiful specimen develops a series of holes on their leaves as they age. It's kind of like if your child [...]

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How to Buy and Care for a Thai Constellation Monstera

How to Buy and Care for a Thai Constellation Monstera

By |2024-02-12T13:55:00+00:00December 18th, 2020|Variegated Monstera|

Variegated plants are making a splash on social media and are the latest houseplant obsession for many plant parents around the world. The beautiful Thai constellation monstera may be one of the most sought-after variegated plant varieties out there, and is at the top of most monstera lovers' wishlists! Named [...]

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If you’ve been a monstera fan for a while, you’ve probably seen stunning variegated monstera varieties on Instagram, Pinterest, and other social media. And if you’re anything like us, you’re probably in love with them!

The Monstera Lover’s Guide to Variegated Monstera Varieties

By |2024-07-22T11:58:24+00:00December 4th, 2020|Variegated Monstera|

If you've been a monstera fan for a while, you've probably seen stunning variegated monstera varieties on Instagram, Pinterest, and other social media. And if you're anything like us, you're probably in love with them! If you're new to monsteras or plant parenthood in general, variegation is when plant leaves [...]

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5 Signs Your Monstera is Underwatered

5 Signs Your Monstera is Underwatered

By |2024-02-12T13:55:58+00:00October 30th, 2020|Uncategorized|

We all know that one of the basic tenets of monstera care is proper watering, and we also know that overwatering is one of the quickest ways to kill a monstera (or any plant, really). But many of us monstera owners are so afraid of overwatering that we accidentally underwater [...]

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What to Do With Monstera Fruit: How to Prepare Mexican Breadfruit

What to Do With Monstera Fruit: How to Prepare Mexican Breadfruit

By |2024-06-18T07:39:08+00:00October 29th, 2020|Uncategorized|

Has your monstera deliciosa grown fruit? Lucky you! let's talk about monstera fruit and how to use it. The fruit of the monstera deliciosa plant is known as Mexican breadfruit. It has a unique flavor that's a combination of mango, pineapple, and coconut and a texture similar to ripe banana. [...]

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Monstera Guttation

Do Monstera Plants “Cry”? All About Monstera Guttation

By |2024-06-18T05:29:29+00:00September 24th, 2020|Uncategorized|

What on earth is monstera guttation? You might be wondering this, but chances are, you've seen it on your monstera before! Have you ever found mysterious droplets of liquid on the tips of your monstera plant's leaves, especially in the morning? You might have assumed it was some kind of [...]

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How to Grow Monstera Plants with LECA

How to Grow Monstera Plants with LECA

By |2022-02-14T09:23:44+00:00September 1st, 2020|Plant Care|

Hydroponics and semi-hydroponic growing methods are increasing in popularity among houseplant owners, and many monstera lovers are starting to grow monstera plants with LECA balls. If you're totally confused, here's a quick rundown of these terms: Hydroponics refers to any method of growing plants without soil. (Yes, it's possible!) It [...]

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How to Grow Monstera Plants with Hydroponics

How to Grow Monstera Plants with Hydroponics

By |2024-07-23T06:47:25+00:00August 31st, 2020|Plant Care|

You've probably seen beautiful pictures on Instagram and Pinterest of monstera plants or cuttings growing in a vase of clear water. You might wonder: was the plant just in that vase for a pretty picture, or can you actually grow a monstera without soil? Can you really grow monstera plants [...]

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Monstera moisture meter

The Best Monstera Moisture Meter: How to Use a Moisture Meter to Water Your Monstera

By |2023-02-10T11:09:30+00:00August 7th, 2020|Plant Care|

One of the most important parts of keeping your monstera (or any plant) healthy is proper watering. This means giving it the correct amount of water, of course, but the real challenge here is knowing WHEN to water your monstera! The last thing you want to do it wait too [...]

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monstera mosaic disease

What is Monstera Mosaic Disease?

By |2023-02-10T11:13:33+00:00July 28th, 2020|Troubleshooting|

Here's a question that recently came up in our Monstera Facebook Group: What is monstera mosaic disease? I've noticed a lot more online reports of this disease affecting monsteras lately, especially monstera adansonii, so let's take a closer look at this disease and how you can prevent it. What is [...]

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