Urban Botany Journal

Exploring the green life within concrete jungles.

Monstera Deliciosa: The Classic Swiss Cheese Plant

Published on March 28, 2026

The Monstera Deliciosa, often known as the "Swiss Cheese Plant," remains one of the most popular indoor plants. Its large, glossy, fenestrated leaves bring an immediate tropical vibe to any urban apartment.

Care is surprisingly simple: bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil mix. Water when the top two inches of soil feel dry. Don't forget to wipe those massive leaves occasionally to help it photosynthesize efficiently!

Propagating Pothos

Published on March 20, 2026

If you're looking for a plant that just won't quit, Epipremnum aureum (Pothos) is your best friend. Propagating it is as easy as snipping a vine just below a node and dropping it into a glass of water.

Within a few weeks, you'll see a robust root system forming. Once the roots are a couple of inches long, pot them up in fresh soil, and you've got a brand new plant to gift to a friend or add to your collection.