Monstera Deliciosa

I planted Monstera Deliciosa primarily for ornamental reasons. What I didn't anticipate was the wildlife it would attract. natural air-purifying properties noted in indoor conditions seems to be particularly appealing to bees and butterflies during the main growing period. I grow it in a bright liv…

I brought Monstera Deliciosa home six months ago with high hopes and almost no knowledge. The first challenge was understanding watering generously in summer and reducing in winter — something I hadn't expected to matter so much. Once I got that right, the whole thing settled down. I grow it in a b…

I'd had Monstera Deliciosa for about eight months with acceptable but unremarkable results. Then I started really paying attention to watering generously in summer and reducing in winter and the difference over the next two months was dramatic. exotic appearance that transforms any indoor or outdoo…

My first attempt at Monstera Deliciosa failed — leaf browning from low humidity in centrally heated rooms got hold of it and I didn't know what I was looking at until it was too late. I left it alone for a year before trying again. The second attempt, with proper attention to watering generously in…

I've been growing Monstera Deliciosa for a full year now and want to capture what each season offered. reduced watering rest period in winter was the clear high point — everything you're told about Monstera Deliciosa at that time of year is true. But the plant has something to offer in every season,…

I nearly gave up on Monstera Deliciosa after three months of mediocre results. Then I focused properly on maintaining temperatures above 15°C throughout the year and within a few weeks the difference was dramatic. It now lives in a summer patio with shelter from wind and cold nights and has genuine…

I had a serious problem with leaf browning from low humidity in centrally heated rooms on my Monstera Deliciosa earlier this year. Caught it late and had to work hard to bring the plant back. The experience was frustrating but educational. Now that it's healthy again I can fully appreciate exotic a…

I planted Monstera Deliciosa without expecting much and it's become one of the most satisfying things in my garden. fast growth in warm humid conditions is something I couldn't have predicted from looking at it in a nursery. You only understand it once the plant is established and performing. I kee…

Monstera Deliciosa is clearly a great plant — I can see that from other people's results. Mine has been decent but not spectacular, and I think I know why. I underestimated the importance of watering generously in summer and reducing in winter in the early stages and paid for it. leaf browning from…

As a complete beginner I was nervous about starting with Monstera Deliciosa. It turned out to be more forgiving than I expected, as long as I paid attention to watering generously in summer and reducing in winter. I grow mine in a bright living room away from draughts which is working really well. …