Why are Monstera Albos so expensive? Are they worth it?

Monstera Albo plants in pots on shelf

Plant lovers have been obsessing over the Monstera Albo for years. These plants share the oversized and fenestrated leaves as the readily available Monstera Deliciosa. What sets the Albo apart is its stunning variegation with splotches of creamy marbled patterns compared to their all-green Deliciosa cousins. When people see that these … Read more

Monstera Deliciosa Water Needs: How to Avoid Over and Under Watering

Healthy Monstera leaf

Monsteras are some of the most popular houseplants available today. From small to large, Monstera plants can be found at virtually all nurseries, big box retailers and even grocery stores. These plants are so popular thanks to their beauty and easy-going nature. Wanting your plant to truly thrive means having … Read more

Monstera Thai Constellation Water Needs: Avoiding Over and Under Watering

Monsteras are among the trendiest houseplants available today. And variegated Monsteras, like the beautiful Monstera Thai Constellation are especially sought after by plant enthusiasts. These plants are more rare and expensive than the classic Monstera Deliciosa, and have slightly different care needs. One key difference centers around Monstera Thai Constellation … Read more

Monstera Thai Constellation lighting: Light Requirements for growth

Monstera under LED grow light

As one of the most well-known rare plants, the Thai Constellation Monstera has beautiful variegation patterns across the signature fenestrated leaves all Monsteras are known for. Lighting plays one of the biggest factors to grow large plants and encourage leaves to develop complex fenestration patterns. These plants can only reach … Read more

Prayer Plant Propagation: Making Maranta Water Cuttings

Maranta Green Prayer Plant

Prayer plants are known for their gorgeously elaborate leaves. Many variations and widespread availability make these among the most popular houseplants on the market at affordable prices. This also makes these beautiful plants a great starting point to try prayer plant propagation – making new plants from cuttings grown in … Read more

Plant Anatomy: Nodes, Stems, Petioles, Roots and More

Plants come in so many different shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a towering Fiddle Leaf Fig, a vining Philodendron Brasil, or a stunning Monstera Deliciosa, these plants have unique characteristics that make them iconic. Interestingly, these plants – and so many more – share common plant anatomy structures. Understanding these structures, … Read more

How to Repot a Monstera Plant

Monstera leaves with fenestrations

The Monstera – better known as the “Swiss Cheese Plant” is one of the most popular tropical houseplants today. Its signature ribbed leaves, called fenestrations, form beautiful outlines when the plant is healthy and getting plenty of light. Under the right conditions, these vining plants can grow very quickly. While … Read more

The Best Ways to Baby Proof Your Plants

Baby surrounded by plants - The Best Ways to Baby Proof Your Plants

Many plant parents also have babies – actual infants and toddlers – that are very curious about the new world around them. Toddlers seem to explore and get into everything – including any houseplants within reach of their tiny arms. It’s possible – and easy – to have your plant … Read more