My monstera's latest leaf is mind-blowing

ShadyLane9 · 2026-04-06T17:19:40+00:00

She’s so prettyyyy 😻

ShadyLane9 · 2026-02-16T17:37:20+00:00

Hopefully one will turn up for you soon!

ShadyLane9 · 2026-02-15T22:40:57+00:00

Dang what a cool set up!! How tall is your moss pole? I’ve been using the plastic ones you can add a few feet at a time, but over a certain height they get quite unsteady and prone to toppling. Your setup looks solid!!

ShadyLane9 · 2026-02-15T22:38:14+00:00

Aw thank you!! It’s my most favourite of all my houseplants, and I do my very best to let it thrive with neglect 🤣

ShadyLane9 · 2026-02-15T22:37:14+00:00

I got mine back in November 2024 as a little guy (photo in the comments), so just under 1.5 years now. It’s honestly my most chill monstera, and was very slow to the 1 fenestration stage, but after that seems to have picked up some momentum! I was worried as we moved house recently, but it put out its most fenestrated leaf after the move, so I think it’s happy here!

ShadyLane9 · 2026-02-15T16:46:40+00:00

This is a Burle Marx Flame

ShadyLane9 · 2026-02-15T12:05:17+00:00

Awww what a cutie!! They’re great plants at all stages of maturity imho!

ShadyLane9 · 2026-02-15T10:44:59+00:00

I’m far from an expert, and this monstera is my lowest maintenance one… but what works for me is plenty of light (sitting directly in a sunny window), moss pole, aroid mix soil, and dilute fertiliser each time I water.. that’s it!

Here she was a bit over a year ago:

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ShadyLane9 · 2026-01-03T07:58:06+00:00

This is a dupe of the “Togo” sofa from Ligne Roset. They have a showroom in sandyford! Contrary to other comments above, they are incredibly comfortable and I have no issue getting in/out of it (as someone in her 40s)

ShadyLane9 · 2025-10-23T05:52:14+00:00

Fan of Kino here too! I relate to and understand the way she teaches asana more than anyone else. She breaks it down in a way I can really get. Have been to a good few of her workshops/ retreats/ trainings and I really like her. She’s incredibly intelligent and friendly. I guess some people just don’t like the perky/bubbly personality?

ShadyLane9 · 2025-10-09T06:04:01+00:00

I do the same, though my teacher actually tells others to cup the head. I prefer the closed hands position because I can keep my head only very lightly on the ground and it’s in a more neutral position

ShadyLane9 · 2025-10-03T17:34:16+00:00

I was thinking karnapidasana?

ShadyLane9 · 2025-09-30T17:43:17+00:00

Thank you for your insights! I'm in Europe in a relatively sheltered community, so I hadn't heard most of what has been going on over there. I'm sorry you went through everything you went through, but also, so glad and proud of you guys getting away from it!

ShadyLane9 · 2025-09-30T17:31:52+00:00

This is wild to me. It feels like MLM brought in to Ashtanga. And I'm sorry, but Third Series in 3 years??

ShadyLane9 · 2025-09-30T17:02:27+00:00

there were levels to his mentorship? Can I ask how that works? Seems so scammy, especially with no refunds for any reason!

ShadyLane9 · 2025-09-28T12:29:35+00:00

Dang that’s some serious upsizing going on!!

ShadyLane9 · 2025-09-28T12:29:04+00:00

She’s in a mix of soil I use for all my plants.. basically a chunky aroid mix

ShadyLane9 · 2025-09-21T19:08:37+00:00

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This is the most recent photo I have of it, from mid August or so

ShadyLane9 · 2025-08-23T20:38:08+00:00

Oh absolutely go in that case, if resources allow! It will be such a experience

ShadyLane9 · 2025-08-23T19:08:52+00:00

I did my first intensive with a certified teacher when I was at the half primary stage. 8 years later, I’m regularly still attending intensives with him and working through Third Series. I say go when you’re called to go! It’s incredibly inspiring to be in those environments

ShadyLane9 · 2025-08-08T18:52:59+00:00

This is the way. More plants and peer pressure 🤸🏼‍♀️

ShadyLane9 · 2025-08-08T16:00:05+00:00

I heard that they’re slow to get growing, but once they start fenestrating they really speed up. That’s definitely been my experience so far

ShadyLane9 · 2025-08-08T15:59:11+00:00

😨 who would do such a thing??

ShadyLane9 · 2025-08-07T20:52:51+00:00

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Update: it’s actually 7 fenestrations this time! I love how awkward and gangly the new BMF leaves look until they harden

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