The Monstera plant is the best plant to give as a gift.

Here’s how to keep it happy and healthy for years to come.

Its appropriate for someones birthday, someones death day, someones Mothers Day.

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So, pray tell, whats the best plant out there to give as a gift right now?

Its a little unruly, a little wilddefinitely a happy plant.

Its a fun plant to bond over for years to come.

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Dont worry, friend.

Marino recommends theSoltech Vita Grow Light Bulb($75) if you need a luminous booster.

Check the potting mix once every one to two weeks, and water when dry.

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But if your Monstera looks positively moth-eaten when it arrives, no need to request a refund.

The Monstera is famous for its quirky leaf holes, says Marino.

Its important to note these holes are natural, and that not all leaves will develop them.

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The holes are theorized to maximize sun fleck capture in the plants native outdoor environment.

Depending on the season and maturity of the plant, your Monstera could arrive have no holes just yet.

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