A monster monstera update 🙂 previous pics from when he was smaller on my profile.
Answers to FAQs:
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I got it as a 3-leaf cutting about 8 years ago, I’m not sure what kind it is, possibly a deliciosa
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It’s attached to small hooks in the wall with string, it tries to attach itself with its aerial roots but I pull those loose so it doesn’t damage the wall
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I don’t know how this happened 😅 It gets lots of indirect light and a little bit of direct sun like in these pics, I water it when it seems thirsty and add liquid fertiliser in growing season, other than that I don’t do anything special care-wise
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because I’m nervous about repotting it, I added a second pot on the upper floor the year before last, stuck one aerial root in there, and then a bunch of other roots grew towards it of their own accord, which was very cool to see!
by Nephht
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gahtDAMN
How big is the original pot? I just put mine in a 15” pot and am wondering if it will get that big without needing more soil.
Gosh, why isn’t mine growing like that, crazy
Your monstera pops up on my Pinterest every once in a while and I save it every damn time. I love how it’s made itself part of your home. Enjoy!
I just saved the second pic on my Pinterest earlier today 🥹
Looks great in your place!
This is off topic, but I love your floor tile. Do you know what it’s called? I assume it’s just terra cotta but searching for that has so many variations, I can’t seem to narrow it down.
Nice of the monstera to allow you to live there.
So cool to see periodic updates on this plant! Can we get a photo of the upstairs pot and its setup? I’m curious!
How is it not falling over?!
Stunning! Is it supported by anything other than that bamboo stick I think I see in the pot?And the wall obviously! Beautiful job. 😍
Jealous in the most loving way possible 🥺
You got any bug issues?
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn
It’s always entertaining how small the pots can be for plants this large. This ones pretty decent but still smaller than I’d think for a plant that tall
OMG 😳 Love it!!!
I’m in actual awe.
I could never. Unfortunately.
What a dream!
Wow!
Wowwwweeeee
I read it singing that All-star (by smash-mouth) song !!!!
It is unbelievably beautiful. The other plants beside it aren’t too shabby🙂.Woooooow. Love, love , love. Very smart of you to add second pot.
How do you even get up there to stop the aerial roots from damaging the walls? How do you clean the leaves.
What a beautyyyyy
WOW😍💚 and that kitchen 😍
Wow attaching with hooks and string to the wall is a genius idea for reaaaaally tall plants!
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