It’s been a while since the epidemic came into our lives and trapped us in our own home. But we, people, are always doing our best to stay positive during these difficult times. There are plenty of things to do without traveling too far. Most of us are running back to our old hobbies like painting, working out at home, baking, and using Facebook or Tiktok. Some found a new interested which is planting, and some are still afraid because of Poisonous Indoor Plants Philippines.

More and more people are calling themselves “Plantitos” and “Plantitas” these days. You can also find them trending on Facebook with those hashtags. It’s a good thing that more people are getting into this hobby because planting has a lot of benefits. Not only do they look gorgeous inside your home, but also, these plants in absorbing the toxicities and may help purity purifier air. So, you see, being “Plantita” or “Plantito” is cool! And if you’re planning to begin collecting plants, you need to do some research about plants that you want to buy, especially if you’re planning to buy some indoor plants. And you might as well pay attention to the plants that are poisonous and learn not to hurt yourself while re-potting them or while you are cutting your plants.

Poisonous Indoor Plants Philippines

Aloe Vera
Yes! You read it right. Our miracle plant that numerous people use for skin care is considered to be poisonous. Aloe vera can be toxic to your house pets, so it might be better to teach your pets to not play with the plants.

Dumb Cane Plant
Dumb came is a tropical blooming plant that is cultivated to be an ornamental plant, especially as indoor greenery. This plant has calcium oxalate that causes toxicity when the plant is poorly handled or ingested by accident. The sap of these plants may cause erythema. It makes your skin feels like there are tiny needles prickling your skin. So I suggest that whenever you are handling this plant, make sure you are wearing gardening gloves to avoid the sap getting on your hands.

Jade Plant or Succulents
Jade plant or succulents are very cute, colorful, and it has plenty of varieties to choose from. Although they are mildly poisonous to humans, they can be very dangerous to our house pets.

Pothos Plant/Devil’s Ivy
This plant causes skin irritation. It is no known to be dangerous, but there is nothing wrong with being cautious. Pothos causes inflammation to the lips, tongue, and vomiting when swallowed. Put this away from the kids and your furry friends.

Snake Plant
Snake plants can easily adapt to any environment and very hard to kill. It will survive even if there isn’t much natural light source. It will thrive even if you neglect watering it. It’s perfect for people who always forget to tend to their plants. This plant is said to be perilous because it causes nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting when swallowed.

Selloum Plant
Selloum plant has shiny, large, dark green leaf leaves will make your garden or indoors seem like you are in the tropics. But this plant is said to be very lethal because it causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, inflammation and, shortness of breath.

Peace Lily Plant
Peace Lily are those flowers that have big white petals with a spadix at its center. This plant is not that lethal, but it can be dangerous to our beloved pets. The pollen grains from the flower may cause oral irritation if our pets lick it. Peace lily also contains calcium oxalate crystals.

Taking care of plants is good for the environment because it supplies us with more oxygen. But having these beautiful yet lethal indoor plants when you have infants and pets is quite risky. If you still want these plants in your household, then put it somewhere they can’t reach it. And just in case some of their saps get on your hand or skin, wash it quickly with liquid dishwashing soap. Dishwashing liquid soaps are more effective in washing away plant saps. There is nothing wrong with taking care of these poisonous indoor plants. You just have to be careful with handling them. Happy planting plantitas and plantitos!

They dubbed this plant as plant of the celebrity. It’s one of the few indoor plants that has a shocking tag price on it. Monstera deliciosa Price Philippines, why is it expensive? There are so many reasons why Monstera deliciosa is very expensive in the Philippines. One of this is because so many people are looking for it or wants to have one. Another reason is, it’s not easy to grow, specially if you are looking for the matured ones or the big ones. There is also no nursery here of this plant so most available Monstera deliciosa are harvested from the mountains or imported.

Monstera deliciosa Price Philippines

There are many factors considered when we talk about Monstera deliciosa Price Philippines. Here are some of the things that are factored in when pricing a Monstera:

Monstera deliciosa size. 

There are baby Monstera which are basically seedlings. This is usually 4-6 inches in height with 3 small leaves with no holes. The price of M. deliciosa seedlings ranges from 500 Pesos to 900 Pesos. These are plants from Monstera deliciosa seeds.

There are medium Monstera deliciosa. Often, these are the borsigiana Monstera. It is also a Monstera deliciosa but a different form. The leaves are usually smaller and has less holes. There is also a difference how the stem are formed. The usual size o theleaves of Monstera deliciosa f borsigiana is 12 inches. The price of this type of M. deliciosa is usually 2000 Pesos and up, depending on the number of leaves and type of pot where it is potted.

Extra large Monstera deliciosa is the most expensive when it comes to size. The leaves of this one has a beautiful holes formation and if you count the veins after the stalk, usually each side is 10-12 big veins. The size of the extra large Monstera deliciosa is 24 inches and up. The price of extra large ranges from 3000 Pesos and up. The price varies by the number of leaves and the root system. Cheaper ones are those that are freshly cut from the mother plant and roots are not yet established.

Monstera deliciosa variation 

Another factor that can make this plant really expensive is the variation. The most expensive variation are those with constellation. It’s like there are stars on each leaf of the plant that it is called Monstera deliciosa Thai constellation. This kind of monstera are usually sold at 5,000 Pesos and up.

Monstera deliciosa fenestration. 

Monstera deliciosa is also called “philo leaves with holes” because of the holes on each leaves, but please note that this is not part of the Philodendron group.

Those holes are formed naturally and the process is called fenestration. A Monstera deliciosa with more fenestration are more gorgeous and sometimes more expensive.

Where to buy Monstera deliciosa Phillipines

The best place to look for Monstera deliciosa is through FB groups of plants enthusiast. I got my 2 Monstera deliciosa from these FB groups:

Philodendron Philippines

Indoor House Plant for Sale

Instagram is a rich place for Monstera deliciosa supply, you can check out these instagram pages:

Monstera deliciosa medium from (4k and up)  https://www.instagram.com/junglow_ph/

Monstera deliciosa extra large from (3500 and up) https://www.instagram.com/foliage.ol.ph/

Baby Monstera deliciosa (500 Pesos and up) from Arcenas Garden

Other Monstera Plants and plants similar plants

If you think Monstera deliciosa is really expensive, you can opt for its sister plant which is quite popular too.

This is a Monstera adansonii or swiss cheese plant. It’s not as big as Monstera deliciosa and also not as expensive. It also has holes on its leaves, although not as much. The price of Monstera adansonii ranges from 300 and up, depending on how big the plant is. I got mine from Halamanan sa Pasig for 350 pesos only (pot not included).

Other plants that are similar but are not part of the Monstera group is Epipremnum pinnatum or commonly known as Tibatib. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma also closely resembles a Monstera deliciosa. Philodendron bipinnatifidum or seollum is also a nice indoor plant but not as expensive.

Monstera deliciosa care and Monstera adansonii care

Monstera are tropical plants. This type of plants usually grow inside the forest, climbing a big tree. They do not like water that much as their stems are already full of water. They also do not like direct sunlight as the leaves will burn. Watering is once a week to 10 days, depending if the top soil is already dry, 2 inches deep. The best way to water this is to put water on the sides of the pot and not on the part where the plant is planted. As much as possible avoid watering the stems are. You can spray the leaves 2x a week with a solution to keep it shiny and free from infection. The solution I use is 1 L of water to 3-5 drops of dishwashing liquid, to 3-5 drops of oregano essential oil or thieves essential oil or 1 spoon of neem oil.

Rose flowers have been a symbol of love and beauty for as long as history has been documented. Some flowers have a distinct scent that creates a magical ambiance to those around. Watching rosebuds blossom to a full flower in your garden is quite fulfilling. While looking to have a rose flower garden of your own, you need to know the following at the very least:

1) Planting
Roses can be planted as seeds or from pruned stems. If you opt to plant seeds, you should start by soaking them in a solution of water and hydrogen peroxide. This helps them germinate better. You can then transfer them to a garden or in a container for sprouting.

The other option is to use a stem. The stem is cut from a mature rose flower plant and planted directly to the garden. You can also graft the stem on another growing rose stem to get different colored roses. You can plant roses of the same color or get creative and mix them up for a pop. There are over 100 types of roses. It is important to find out which one would work best on your garden soil. Alternatively, you could do a bit of online digging on trusted platforms for more information and ideas on how to grow your rose garden.

2) Watering
Every plant requires water to grow and do not let your roses go without water. Rose flower need to be watered regularly to avoid drying up and even enable proper growth. You can water them three times a week while growing, but once they reach maturity, you can reduce this to twice a week during summer. The plants should not be watered during winter as the ground is already wet. A well-watered rose plant blooms on time and even maintains the flower texture for longer despite the hot sun and the harsh winters.

3) Pruning
Pruning flowers is extra work. You can do it by yourself or hire the services of a professional gardener. To prune rose flowers you need to be careful to cut the pieces and stems in the right place to enable continued growth. You should prune and cut out the head during spring to encourage new shoots before winter. Using the right tools is also important to ensure you do not damage the plants. Use small shears for the small plants and loppers for the fully grown roses. However, the flowers have thorns. You should wear protective clothing to avoid getting pricked.

4) A Little Extra Care Goes a Long Way
A flower can be planted, watered, and pruned, but the very best results would require a little extra. The extra work includes keeping your roses pests free and well fed. Roses attract pests and ants due to their sweet sap. Spraying fungicides and pesticides on these beauties keeps the predators away. You can also add manure to your roses. This ensures they get the right balance of nutrients for their growth and development. Fencing would also help keep the plants safe. They will not be run over by children, animals, or vehicles. During winter, it is important to keep the flowers well protected by placing a mash over them to prevent the frost from sticking on them.