Popsugar Living Shoppable Monstera Plant Decorating Ideas How to Decorate With Your Monstera aka "Swiss Cheese" Plant 3 September 2018 by Tara Block Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Tara Block As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. As soon as I ordered my first real houseplants — two monstera deliciosa plants named Mandrake and Gilly — from the newbie-friendly plant delivery service Bloomscape, I became obsessed with my new role as plant mom to this gorgeous tropical species. Two things that kept me Googling late into the night: how to keep them alive and how to style them in my small city apartment. After making sure I had the care basics down (thankfully, it's described as "hearty" and "low maintenance"), it was time for the fun part: deciding where they should go and what to put them in. I scoured Instagram for some inspiration, and here are some of my favourite ideas for decorating with monstera aka "Swiss cheese" plants. Please note that while your monstera (and most plants, really) need water to grow, they hate to sit in water, as it rots their roots. To avoid the dreaded root rot but still keep your house stylish, double pot it. So leave the plant in the original nursery pot, then place that in whatever decorative pot or basket you decide to use. You'll take the plant out to water it. Now get inspired! Use a metal bucket for an industrial look. A post shared by Hannah 🌿👽🍕 (@ohreallyhannah) on Aug 20, 2018 at 1:55pm PDT Bring the outdoors in with a cement planter. A post shared by ~Eunice~ (@idrinkandigrowthings) on Mar 12, 2018 at 5:21am PDT Image Source: westelm.com This monstera is in West Elm's Iris Planter + Chevron Stand ($99 to $189). West Elm's Iris Planter + Chevron Stand $99 from westelm.com Buy Now Put your small monstera on display in a pastel room. A post shared by CHRISTINE EGEBERG (@christineegeberg) on Aug 21, 2018 at 7:06am PDT Give your monstera a cosy, sunny corner. A post shared by Angela Rapisarda (@arapisarda) on Aug 20, 2018 at 6:02am PDT Dress your desk up with some green if you have a small monstera. A post shared by Nature Girl in an Urban World (@ihavethisthingwithurbanjungles) on Aug 21, 2018 at 2:44am PDT Put your monstera and other plants in the same terra cotta planters for consistency. A post shared by Bloomscape (@bloomscape) on Aug 21, 2018 at 8:12am PDT Give your monstera a lift by placing it on a small table. A post shared by Soltech Solutions (@soltech_solutions) on Jun 25, 2018 at 5:37am PDT Set your monstera in a large basket for a modern-rustic look. A post shared by Bonjour! (@chouette_bazaar) on Aug 21, 2018 at 10:14am PDT Use a striped basket for a planter. A post shared by M A R I N E (@0paline) on Aug 21, 2018 at 11:03am PDT Create a warm, bohemian space with vintage decor and a basket planter. A post shared by Leah Outlaw (@leahnoeldesign) on Aug 18, 2018 at 11:13am PDT Even this jungle plant can look at home in a desert-inspired room. A post shared by @eclectic.home on Aug 21, 2018 at 10:05am PDT Give your monstera room to grow by putting it in the entryway. A post shared by @eyeamsun on May 19, 2018 at 9:53am PDT Monsteras love filtered light, so try a window nook like this one. A post shared by Sara Toufali (@saratoufali) on Apr 25, 2018 at 7:25pm PDT Turn your sunniest corner into an urban jungle with your monstera. A post shared by Victoria 🌿 (@mangoandsalt) on Jan 26, 2017 at 7:59am PST Place your monstera on the ground next to your entry table. A post shared by @eyeamsun on Jun 16, 2018 at 12:33pm PDT But be careful if you have pets! They are highly toxic if eaten by pets. Use a monstera to add a pop of green to a neutral or monochromatic space. A post shared by sprinklr (@sprinklr.co) on Aug 21, 2018 at 2:11am PDT Give your monstera a buddy (like a snake plant). A post shared by Maura Maloney (@mauramaloney) on Aug 2, 2018 at 7:10am PDT Pair your monstera with wicker for a vintage jungle vibe. A post shared by General Goods 1 9 8 8 (@generalgoods1988) on Aug 21, 2018 at 9:05am PDT If you have the space, let your monstera take over! A post shared by Kim-Anh (@kim_sevenseas) on Aug 20, 2018 at 4:48am PDT Go for an understated look in an all-white room. A post shared by IVY + MODERN HOME (@ivyandmodern) on Jul 23, 2018 at 8:33am PDT Give your monstera a large, stylish vessel once it starts outgrowing its smaller pot. A post shared by Lindsay || Leaf + Lolo (@leafandlolo) on Aug 21, 2018 at 6:42am PDT Put a small monstera on a barstool to elevate it in the space (and protect your pets). A post shared by KELLY 🌿 Interior Blogger (@keeelly91) on Aug 19, 2018 at 12:28am PDT Use a colourful planter. A post shared by Tara Block (@tarablock) on Jul 28, 2018 at 4:25pm PDT Image Source: westelm.co.uk I put one of mine in this turquoise West Elm Mid-Century Turned Wood Leg Planter (£169) for a fun pop of colour. ShoppableHouse PlantsPlantsDecor InspirationDecor