This is the monstera (split-leaf philodendron) that I rescued from the sale area at Terrain a couple of years ago. It was so root bound and in such a tiny pot that it was really struggling – it looked sad. I brought it home, repotted it, and gave it lots of attention. It has thrived.
A month or so ago, several of the bottom leaves started turning yellow and dying off. I know this happens with houseplants, but with this plant it had always been maybe one or two. This time, it was more like 5 or 6. I was a wee bit alarmed.
I moved it into a larger pot with Don’s help. (It was definitely in need of repotting.) And then I watched nervously for more yellow leaves. I kept telling the monstera that I wanted to see some new growth. Well. I now have 4 new leaves emerging, the tallest one that you see is one of them. Huzzah! I assume that certain older leaves had to go to make room for the new growth.
I really love this plant and I was nervous that something might be wrong. Nope. Just part of its cycle. Sigh of relief.
I discovered this beauty among the coneflowers next to the porch. The telltale seam in the web tipped me off, so I grabbed my camera to get a closer look. It’s a Yellow Garden Spider. Such an uninspired name for such an exotic looking critter. I usually see these down by the road. This is the first one that I’ve found in my garden.
I weed whacked yesterday and yanked tons of weeds from the big garden bed. Very satisfying! It’s looking a bit neater around here.
I also finished The Paris Diversion and am just now starting Knife by Jo Nesbø. I’ll take my finished reads back to the library today when I drop off our mail at the post office. Don is off to take some portraits.
Shaping up to be a hot and beautiful Saturday!
Happy Saturday.
Yes…we mustn’t forget our houseplants. Your monstera is doing very well…guess it was just going through growing pains. I had one that was a wedding present. We had it for 40 years before it got sick and never recovered. So…I’m thinking you’ve got many, many years ahead of you with your monstera.
It’s warm here today, too…but storms are forecasted for this afternoon. Actually, we could use the rain. Can’t believe I just said that, but with all this heat, we have not had a lot of rain. The grass is looking a little brown.
Hope you get to relax today! ;)
Warm here. And the humidity is back! We need rain, too. There are brown patches in the lawn.
I’ve had to move my split leaf philodendron twice and it is suffering stress. Its stress has been stressing me out. It does have some yellow leaves, but it is also getting some new leaves so I am hoping it likes its new location. xo Laura
If it’s getting new leaves, that’s a good sign, Laura!
i’m glad (but not surprised) that your plants are doing well.
hope don’s been busy, too, and you have a great rest of the weekend!
had about ten minutes of light rain here this afternoon. that is it … a whole ten minutes. we need more, too; after a couple cooler days, we are getting close to 90 again. no, thanks!
before reading some “sense and sensibility” (for the first time), i need to iron clothes for the week ahead … which includes hearing peter frampton on monday night at an outdoor amphitheater a couple hours from here. i haven’t heard his music in probably forty years, but have fond memories of his live album. plus he’s retiring at the end of this tour so we’re going.
happy saturday!
kathy in iowa
Enjoy Peter Frampton, Kathy!
It wasn’t too hot today but after a grocery shop at WalMart and making dinner for Mom and I, I’m so tired. I had my Mermaid date with Scout yesterday and we had so much fun but it wears this Grammy out! Your yard is so pretty. Enjoy your weekend my friend.
Not enough sleep last night so I’m taking it easy today, Linda.
Hi Claudia,
Your monstera is looking magnificently green and strong. My youngest is wanting a monstera to decorate her new room so your post has been very helpful regarding clues to the future maintenance and care of monstera.
You must have a very green thumb. Congratulations on your successful rescue and rehab of a sad sale plant. Thank you for the tips.
Jodie
You’re most welcome! I love monsteras, and Don, who usually doesn’t think a whole lot about houseplants, has mentioned that he loves them, too.