My Thumb Was Anything But Green
Okay, confession time: I am the queen of killing houseplants. Seriously, I could turn a cactus into a pile of dust. So, imagine my surprise when my well-meaning friend gifted me a perfectly healthy (and might I add, very Instagrammable) Monstera Deliciosa for my birthday. I panicked. My inner monologue went something like this: “Don’t kill it, don’t kill it, please don’t kill it!”
Patience is a Virtue (and Surprisingly Good for Plants)
I’m not known for my patience. Instant gratification is more my style. But Monty, bless his leafy heart, taught me the value of slow and steady progress. He didn’t sprout new leaves overnight (though believe me, I checked… every day). He took his sweet time, soaking up the sunshine and patiently growing at his own pace. And when he finally unfurled a new leaf, the satisfaction was immense. It was a powerful reminder that good things take time, both in plant life and in our own lives.
Sometimes You Need Support (Just Like a Monstera Needs a Moss Pole)
As Monty grew taller and prouder, I noticed he started to lean dangerously. He was reaching for something to climb, something to support his growth. That’s when I discovered the magic of a moss pole. This simple addition gave Monty the stability he craved and allowed him to flourish even more.