If you've scrolled Instagram or Pinterest lately, chances are you’ve spotted the Monstera deliciosa — that plant with the dramatic, holey leaves that looks like it moonlights in a rainforest. This tropical beauty isn’t just a trend; it’s a low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant that’s here to stay.

Ready to bring a little wild into your living room? Let’s talk Monstera care — the fun way.

🌱 Why We Love Monstera

• Statement look: Giant, glossy leaves with natural splits (called fenestrations).

• Air-purifying: A green friend that cleans your air.

• Easy-going: Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike.

Monstera Care 101: Fun Tips for a Happy Plant

Let There Be (Filtered) Light

🕶️ Monsteras love bright, indirect light. Think: near a window with a sheer curtain. Too much direct sun = scorched leaves. Too little light = no new holes.

🌤️ Tip: If your Monstera isn’t fenestrating (making holes), try moving it closer to a light source.

Water With Love (But Not Too Much)

💧 Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Monsteras don’t like wet feet (soggy roots = sad plant).

🪴 Tip: Use a pot with drainage holes and never let it sit in water. Bottom watering once a month is a spa day for the roots.

Feed Me, Seymour!

🧪 In spring and summer, feed your Monstera a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4–6 weeks. Skip winter — it’s naptime.

🍌 Tip: You can occasionally give it a diluted banana peel tea — natural potassium boost!

Support That Climber

🌿 In nature, Monsteras climb trees. Indoors, give them a moss pole or a stake. This encourages bigger leaves and upward growth.

🧗 Tip: Gently tie your plant with soft ties or old stockings as it climbs.

Leaf Love = Wipe Those Beauties

🧽 Dust blocks sunlight and clogs pores. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth every couple of weeks.

✨ Tip: Add a teeny drop of neem oil to the cloth for a bonus shine and pest protection.

Humidity? Yes Please!

💨 Monsteras adore humidity. They're tropical at heart.

🛁 Tip: Pop them in the bathroom for a shower steam session, or place a tray of water and pebbles nearby. Or just mist occasionally.

Prune Like a Pro

✂️ Trim old or leggy growth to keep your plant full and lush. Don’t be afraid — Monsteras are tough!

🌱 Tip: Use healthy cuttings to propagate in water and make baby plants. Plant parent bonus!

Final Thoughts

Monsteras are more than just a pretty face — they’re an easy-going, jungle-chic addition to any home. Treat them well and they’ll reward you with wild, dramatic growth that turns any space into a tropical oasis.

Got one already? If not, we do!!!