Plant: Monstera deliciosa How long have you had the plant? 7 years Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I try to water once per week in spring / summer and once every two weeks in the colder months. Describe HOW you water: I try to water it from the bottom when I […]
Plant: Monstera deliciosa How long have you had the plant? 6 months to 1 year Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I wait for the soil to become about halfway dry. Describe HOW you water: I fully soak the soil, letting excess water drain away. What fertilizer do you use? I recently […]
Plant: Monstera albo variegata How long have you had the plant? Less than 1 month Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I wait for the soil to become about halfway dry. Describe HOW you water: I fully soak the soil, letting excess water drain away. What fertilizer do you use? I used […]
Plant: Monstera deliciosa How long have you had the plant? 1 to 2 years Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I wait for the soil to become completely dry. Describe HOW you water: I pour a small amount of water into the soil. What fertilizer do you use? I have never used […]
Plant: Snake Plant (Sansevieria trifasciata) How long have you had the plant? About 3 years Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I wait for the soil to become completely dry Describe HOW you water: I pour in a small amount of water What fertilizer do you use? I have never used fertilizer […]
Plant: Monstera deliciosa How long have you had the plant? 1 to 6 months Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I wait for the soil to become just slightly dry. Describe HOW you water: I pour a small amount of water into the soil. What fertilizer do you use? I have never […]
Plant: Peperomia ‘Hope’ How long have you had the plant? (no info given) Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I set a weekly reminder on my phone. Describe HOW you water: (no info given) What fertilizer do you use? (no info given) When was the last time you repotted? (no info given)
Plant: Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum) How long have you had the plant? 1 to 6 months Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I wait for the soil to become about halfway dry Describe HOW you water: I fully soak the soil, letting excess drain away What fertilizer do you use? I recently started […]
Plant: Pilea peperomioides How long have you had the plant? 1 to 6 months Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I wait for the soil to become completely dry Describe HOW you water: I completely soak the soil, pouring from the top and letting excess water drain away What fertilizer do you […]
Plant: Money tree (Pachira aquatica) How long have you had the plant? About 4 years Light Situation: How do you determine WHEN to water: I follow the schedule I was told/researched for this plant – about once a week Describe HOW you water: I pour a small amount of water into the soil. What fertilizer […]
Plant: Monstera deliciosa
How long have you had the plant? 7 years
About two years ago the plant had very firm, glossy leaves and was growing a lot.
Here it is now:
Light Situation:
How do you determine WHEN to water: I try to water once per week in spring / summer and once every two weeks in the colder months.
Describe HOW you water: I try to water it from the bottom when I can and I also skip a water if the top is still moist. I also mist the leaves when I water it
What fertilizer do you use? I have never used fertilizer.
When was the last time you repotted? More than 2 years ago.
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