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…
Author: Ana-Maria Lazar
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…
Houseplant Studios at Chelsea: Pinnacle of Design
The reason I wanted to go to the most prestigious flower show was the houseplant studios, and I was not disappointed. Took me a lot of time to actually sit down and write about this; I could say I wanted all this information to settle, which helped with a more balanced opinion. Also, I had…
From Houseplants to Monstera Fruit: My Unexpected Shopping Spree at Chelsea
As I was attending Chelsea Flower Show for the first time, I searched for information online to get an idea of what to expect there, and I expected to be able to buy anything only after 4 o’clock in the last day, as the displays were sold. My plan was solid: enjoy the Houseplant Studios,…
Green Monstera @Chelsea Flower Show
Going to Chelsea Flower Show fashionable late is an understatement, I was rather a trend setter. I had a ticket for the last day and, by the time I finished my morning coffee and got dressed, l was left with about 4 hours to see the wonder with my own eyes. However, being a sunny…
Alocasia Amazonica and Fittonia terrariums for BBT
The advantage of a terrarium, beside the aesthetic part, is definitely low maintenance plants. As I had the occasion to create three terrariums for the spring marketing campaign for BBT, I chose baby Alocasias and Fittonia plants with pink veins, for a splash of colour. I found in the BBT shops Kilner jars, latex gloves,…
Monstera Standleyana: I know how to save a plant
Monstera Standleyana (Cobra), a spectacular and slow growing plant, is the most difficult plant I saved so far. About a year ago I received a clipping for free from a nice fellow plant enthusiast. Propagation from clippings is not a very tricky process, as long as the culture tissue is young and healthy. My clipping…
How to make a Philodendron Silver Sword kokedama
I might have a soft spot for plants with silver leaves, and the last one that joined my collection is a Philodendron Silver Sword (Hastatum), which came with a baby attached. I left the plant alone for a few weeks, to have a chance to accommodate in the new environment. It is a very healthy…
The Unicorn: Monstera Devil Monster
Photo credit ??? ????? ?????????? During a casual browse on Instagram, a photo of a Monstera I had not seen before got my attention. This particular photo made me think it must be an AI generated art: too good to be true. This new plant, called “Devil Monster”, looks a bit like the mint type,…
How to root and pot Hoya Australis, plus rooted leaves
Right after New Year’s, I received a healthy Hoya Australis clipping, about a meter long. Compared to other Hoyas I own, it was the least spectacular, but very healthy. I had to cut the clipping in half and placed both vines in water. I had to remove a few leaves, as this part of the…