Alocasia Apocalypse and the Rise of Hydroponics 

After a well deserved hibernation period, for my plants and myself, with very limited plant care and more reading than writing, a quirky idea sprouted: to move my alocasias to leca.  This lightweight expanded clay aggregate were recommended many times by online plant friend for alocasias, or the two leaves plant gang, as I like…

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…

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…