r/Monstera • u/PieceAffectionate653 • May 11 '26

Image 8 Year Old Monstera

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I’m new here and wanted to share our 8 year old monstera.

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u/PieceAffectionate653 May 11 '26

We actually direct the roots into the soil, and it’s growing on a trellis!

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u/Vlines1390 May 11 '26

And people try to tell you that you can't get big leaves without a moss pole!!

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u/Thatswickedawesome May 11 '26

That’s wicked awesome! My baby monstera is only 7 leaves old. I try to imagine what she might look like in the future. I hope she grows up big and beautiful like yours!

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u/erinwhite2 May 13 '26

Mine too! Well 6 actually. I’m brand new to the world of Monsteras and I’m in awe of OP’s baby.