How to Use monstera in a Sentence

monstera

noun
  • Then, using plant ties, secure some of the monstera’s stems to the pole.
    Marissa Hermanson, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2022
  • On her feet: a pair of heels with a single monstera leaf and anthurium that seemed to sprout from her toes.
    Tara Gonzalez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Oct. 2022
  • It’s designed with a trendy monstera print and is made entirely of wool.
    Rebecca Norris, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2022
  • The space where you host guests calls for a statement-maker like a giant monstera or a tall and leafy bird of paradise.
    Jenny Comita, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2020
  • These petite monsteras are a great option for someone who loves the monstera look, but not the monstera size ... which is monstrous.
    Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 22 Mar. 2023
  • But don’t plan for a harvest just yet; as houseplants, monstera plants almost never bear fruit.
    Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023
  • The nursery will display a variety of plants at its booth, from succulents to fiddly figs, air plants, hoya hearts and Swiss cheese monstera.
    Jessica Saggio | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 31 Aug. 2020
  • Pistils also has a monstera named Swiss Cheese Vine and a sansevieria named Samurai.
    Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2020
  • In other words, there are no monstera or polka dot begonias here.
    Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • This gorgeous outdoor rug features a trendy monstera design that will bring a tropical vibe to even the coldest days.
    Tessa Bahoosh, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2020
  • This handmade ring features a trendy monstera leaf shape made of cold porcelain mounted on a nickel-free metal band.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Trust that with these stylish metallic and monstera leaf ones, your mom will appreciate your attention to detail.
    Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 17 Mar. 2023
  • All monstera varieties prefer bright light but can adjust to lower light levels.
    House Beautiful, 18 July 2023
  • Bird-of-paradise flowers flourish outside, along with monstera vines and an avocado tree.
    Dara Kerr, NPR, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Inside the structure, dozens of rows of plants — monstera albos, variegated alocasias and anthuriums — enjoy the warm, humid air that surrounds them.
    Anna Braz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Snake plants and monstera varieties are easy to care for, and they can be replanted into visually interesting pots.
    BostonGlobe.com, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The 23-year-old digital-experience specialist now owns a rubber tree, an orchid, a monstera, a fern, a few succulents, a bouquet of flowers and a bonsai tree.
    Lauryn Azu, WSJ, 21 Aug. 2022
  • Out on the lush lawn, two wood tables dressed in floral arrangements filled with Birds of Paradise, anthuriums, and monstera set the sophisticated yet tropical scene.
    Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
  • This artificial monstera adansonii plant overflows with lush-looking leaves dappled with holes.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Her love for plants is obvious, as there were plenty behind her during our video call and her Instagram feed frequently features plants (including her monstera tattoo).
    Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022
  • These and other large architectural indoor plants such as strelitzia, monstera, dracaena, and many palm species look equally impressive on decks, balconies, and patios.
    Marianne Willburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Crystal Gardens is currently home to more than 80 soaring palm trees and enormous monstera plants, among other tropical greenery, all enclosed inside a six-story glass atrium scattered with dancing fountains.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN, 3 Oct. 2021
  • Creating a green backdrop for a table — Yapp especially likes to incorporate her seven-foot-tall cactus and sprawling monstera — can also help guests feel cozier, more comfortable and most importantly, at home.
    New York Times, 22 July 2021

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