Only a few plants have their hashtag on Instagram. One of these is the Monstera – the houseplant, which has been kept in the limelight for years and is making its way into modern and stylish interiors. On social media, you can find it under the hashtag #MonsteraMonday.
But it will win your favour even if you don’t crave beautiful photos on social media. In fact, it is very easy to grow and, with proper care, pay off with typically ornamental leaves. It grows to almost monstrous proportions over the years.
It is originally a liana from South American tropical forests. It can grow up to five metres tall, though it will not reach that height in an apartment. When mature, one of its leaves can be up to half a metre across, so clearly, the plant needs plenty of space around it.
Although very popular, the Monstera is not easy to find. It’s not available in every florist or garden shop. Still, you’ll often find it in online shops offered by people who have inherited it with their home. Or you may find a person who will order their plant for you. Just cut off the leaf along with the aerial root. The cut piece can be left to root in water or planted directly into the soil. You can also try tucking the cut leaf into the water; in a short time, it should grow roots.
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