Prayer plants, also known as Maranta leuconeura, are recognized for their beautiful, tropical foliage and unique habit of folding their leaves at night, resembling hands in prayer. But do prayer plants go dormant? During the winter months, prayer plants may go dormant, which is a natural, temporary period of reduced growth and activity. During dormancy,…
Do you notice your monstera growing in an odd direction? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one experiencing this peculiar phenomenon. Many plant owners have the same question you do: “Why is my monstera growing sideways?” This is especially bothersome because it affects the plant’s ability to appear fuller and bushier. So, keep reading to…
Plants and pets are incapable of communicating to us what’s hurting them, or how to make them happy. It’s entirely up to us to find that out and keep our beloved companions in good health. Plants often have telltale patterns that guide us to what they need. It’s important to be able to understand these…
Monstera is a tropical plant that loves wet and humid conditions. Although wild Monsteras often tolerate heavy rain, it’s not the case for indoor plants. Overwatering a Monstera is a serious and common problem among plant owners, especially beginners. That said, it’s critical to find the balance between providing your plant with consistent water and…
Calatheas are sought-after houseplants thanks to their eye-catching appearance. However, that’s not the only interesting feature of those plants. Calatheas also have moving leaves, which is why they’re referred to as “prayer plants,” among other common names. Such a nickname makes you wonder: are calatheas prayer plants? Continue reading this article to find out! Are…
The term leggy or spindly are slang terms used by experienced gardeners that know the growing symptoms they are describing. For the inexperienced grower, terms like leggy, spindly, straggly, don’t do much good. What does is knowing the exact reason for the thin growth. The technical term for a leggy Monstera is etiolation. It is…
You would think that an underwatered Monstera plant just needs a drink. Makes sense. If it’s thirsty, give it water. The trouble is that different conditions cause the plant to go through more water or less. Monsteras are good at regulating their watering. They consume what they need. All you need to do as a…
Although monsteras are commonly called Swiss cheese, they’re actually native to Central America, which is warm most of the year. That’s why they don’t react well to cold temperatures, and they may go dormant during the winter. But what does that say about a monstera’s cold tolerance? Read this article for everything you need to…
Monstera plants are stunning plants that grow in the tropical regions of Central and South America. They have thick, glossy leaves that resemble a rattan vine or palm tree trunk, and they produce large creamy white flowers that grow to be 8-12 inches in length. If you’re looking for an exotic plant to add some…
Pruning is a crucial part of taking care of any indoor plant. With that in mind, you decide to cut a few unhealthy stems, leaves, or roots from your Monstera plant. Will Monstera grow back after cutting, though? Well, a Monstera is a tough tropical plant and it grows back after you cut it. However,…