Andy Connolly
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 …
It’s easy to think of all Monsteras being basically the same. They all have those amazing split leaves and look pretty similar. But not all Monsteras are suited to beginners. There are a lot of different varieties of Monstera, with some that will happily forgive your watering mishaps and others that crisp up simply by …
Watering can be the thing that makes or breaks your Monstera. So getting it right is important. If you’re reading this then the chances are you’ve either already drowned a Monstera or two. Probably from a mix of enthusiasm and ignorance that leads to overwatering. Or you’re smart enough to being doing your research first. …
Finding one of your favorite plants is drooping and looking sad is a shock. Sometimes you can see it coming but others times it can be out of the blue. So when your Monstera starts to look down and its leaves are drooping it’s not only a surprise but disappointing. You’ve worked hard to keep …
Monstera plants are beautiful and known for those amazing, huge leaves. So it very frustrating when the leaves curl. The good news is that curling Monstera leaves don’t mean they’re goners. A little adjusting in their care routine and they can easily recover. They’re good at bouncing back. So if your Monstera leaves have started …
If you’ve had a Monstera for a while you’ve probably come across those dreaded brown spots. But even if you’re new to looking after a Monstera plant you might still be seeing brown patches on it’s leaves. I’ve had to nurse many Monsteras back from the brink (and killing a few along the way, let’s …
Has your Monstera plant started to look a little sad? Maybe turning a not very healthy looking shade of yellow. Well if so then you’re right to be concerned. Yellowing Monstera leaves doesn’t mean it’s doomed but it does show your plant is unhappy. Its a clear sign something is amiss. After looking after many …
If your Monstera isn’t growing properly it’s natural to start to get a little concerned. You’ve put in the effort and feel like you’ve done everything right, so why isn’t it responding. After more years than I can count of looking after houseplants I’ve seen pretty much every Monstera problem you can think of. And …
So you’ve fallen for the Monstera plant. Frankly, who hasn’t? You’ve probably seen it’s awesome split leaves cropping up on your Instagram feed years now. So why wouldn’t you want one? It’s not a surprise it’s so popular when it looks as good as it does. But how do you care for one? Is it …