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…
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A Green Thumb’s Guide to Reviving an Olive Tree
I have planted a few young trees in my life, and even have two grown from seeds, a lemon tree and a japanese maple tree. Rewarding experiences, but the joy of saving an olive tree is the most satisfying one. Olive trees are very resilient plants, with a reputation of coming back even after fires….
My Cebu Blue Pothos’s Epic Makeover
One of the most spectacular plants I have is the Cebu Blue Pothos (Epipremnum Pinnatum). The brilliant colours, the cute fenestrations on more mature leaves, the vibrant green young leaves, and the amazing growth rate, even in winter, make it an adorable plant. I have mine with two vines, and by the time I cut…