Look what we have here! My beloved Anthurium Clarinervium is truly putting on a show right now. Not only is it currently in its fascinating female stage of bloom – for those of you who love a bit of plant science, this means the spadix is now receptive to pollen, displaying those beautiful, dewy stigmas…
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How to train a Monstera Adansonii on a moss pole
Adding a moss pole to a plant with aerial roots changes the aspect dramatically. Monsteras are naturally climbing plants and the higher they grow, the leaves and fenestrations get exponentially bigger. Only recently I fully embraced moss poles. I had a failed attempt last season with a Monstera Siltepecana, but the DIY pole wasn’t meant…
My Jewel Orchid Terrarium: From Neglected Beauties to Thriving Paradise
For months, I had been on the hunt for jewel orchids to build a terrarium. My patience paid off! I scored a cheap Ludisia discolor Var. Nigrescens on a Facebook group, and shortly after, I found a Ludisia discolor online as well. Although excited to finally have these beauties in my collection, I admit I…
How to care for houseplants during winter
Winter blues got you down? Don’t let your indoor jungle suffer too! While the outside world may be hibernating, houseplants can still thrive with a little preparation and low maintenance. I have gathered some experience (partly from success stories, partly from mistakes) in keeping plants healthy and happy throughout the colder months. I moved my…
My plant horror stories
Houseplants are a source of joy, no doubt about it. Sadly, sometimes houseplants are also responsible for broken hearts. Although I saved a lot of them from the brinks of death, I also lost a few. Monstera Peru was one of my first salvage operations, with a remarkable recovery. As soon as I published the…
Bewitched by Monstera: Win a Siltepecana plant in a Halloween cauldron planter!
UPDATE! Drumroll, please! ? Monstera Siltepecana giveaway winner is.. LINDA STOKES ? Congratulations! I”ll be reaching out to you shortly to arrange shipping. Keep an eye on your inbox! ? #MonsteraMagic #Giveaway #greenmonstera Monstera Siltepecana is a reasonable choice for a Halloween promotion, considering the name comes from the Latin “monstrum”, which means, obviously, monster. …
A Green Monstera for charity: Macmillan Coffee Morning
Giving plants away comes with a different kind of satisfaction than any other gift. I’ve got into plants in the first place by receiving a sansevieria and a schefflera on a rock, that I still have. Since then, I have given away lots of plants, including babies from my first two plants. Obviously,I have received…
Monstera Magic: Win One of These Beauties & Learn How to Care for Them!
UPDATE Drumroll, please! ? Monstera Adansonii giveaway winners are… ?Becky Cornes ?Laura Corrall ?Avril Acres ?Gail Grisman ?Silver Skin Onion ? Congratulations! I”ll be reaching out to you shortly to arrange shipping. Keep an eye on your inbox! ? I absolutely adore Monstera Adansonii; this beautiful plant boasts unique, split leaves that add a tropical…
Green Monstera Deliciosa: The Masterpiece of my Collection
I named my blog Green Monstera because Monsteras, in general, are my favourite plants, and I find Monstera Deliciosa, in particular, a brilliant plant. About a year ago, in my infancy regarding houseplants, I found a Monstera Deliciosa clipping next to the bin. I took it home and turned it into a healthy plant, but…
Self-Watering Cement Planter for Syngonium Batik | BBT DIY Project
My plants entered a growth stage, most of them have been repotted and taken outside, and feeding and watering doesn’t require too much time. Although I have a lot of baby plants and propagation projects on the way, I still have to be patient and only check on them to make sure they have appropriate…