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Lots of Choices Growing Monstera

In recent years, Monstera plants have become wildly popular house plants. They’re indigenous to tropical areas of Central and South America. Approximately 50 different species are available at plant shoppes or online.  It is an understory plant that grow in the shade of tropical trees and other vegetation. Plants prefer filtered indirect light and avoid […]

Is Your Home Ready For Monstera?

Monstera, aka Swiss Cheese  Philodendron or Split-leaf philodendron (Monstera deliciosa) is a climbing evergreen member of the Arum family (Araceae) native to the tropics of Central America. It may also be grown outdoors in (USDA plant hardiness zones 10-12). Monstera is grown for its large cutleaf foliage, sometimes perforated, that may grow up to 3 […]