Houseplant Quiz

Monstera

You spread big, split leaves and shoot upward, holding on to those around you.

Shoots up fastLikes regular attentionHappy in the shade

Monstera is a plant from the forests of tropical America, known for its large leaves full of splits and holes. In the forest, it sends out roots called aerial roots and climbs upward by clinging to nearby trees. Strong direct sunlight can scorch its leaves, so it does best in bright shade.

Like a monstera climbing upward as its aerial roots cling to nearby trees, you keep expanding into new things while checking in with the people around you. And just as it prefers bright shade to strong sun, you do your best work somewhere a little calmer than the center of a lively crowd.

Monstera doesn't like dry air and enjoys having its leaves misted with a spray bottle. You keep up your momentum by exchanging words with people now and then. On the other hand, just as it unfurls one big leaf after another, you can spread yourself so wide that you can't keep up with everything.

Strengths

You can grow something new by checking in with those around you
You can learn what you're taught quickly by asking questions as you go
You can do your best work in a calm place, teamed up with others

Where you may stumble

You spread yourself so wide that you can't keep up with everything
When there's a gap in the back-and-forth, it bothers you and your work stalls
At big gatherings, there are so many people you want to talk to that you don't really talk to anyone

Sounds familiar, Monstera?

You give a close friend little daily updates on a hobby you've just picked up
You start three things at once and have people listen to how each one is going
In a new place, the first thing you do is find someone you know and stand next to them

Where you shine

Starting something new in a small group and shaping it together as you go. With your quick growth and frequent check-ins, the idea is likely to keep getting bigger.

Tips for “Monstera”

Before expanding, decide on one limit for how far you'll go
When you team up with someone, agree in advance on when you'll check in
On days you'll be in a crowd, find a place to catch your breath beforehand

Matches

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Easy together

Pothos — Pothos also shoots up fast, even in the shade. Fine on its own, Pothos answers Monstera's check-ins easily while getting on with its own work, so when they team up, nothing stalls.

Easy together

Air Plant — Air Plant values regular contact and is happy in the shade. Next to Monstera, who tends to spread itself wide, Air Plant moves forward checking one thing at a time, so what Monstera has started gains firm footing.

May clash

Cactus — Cactus grows slowly, is fine on its own and loves the sun. To Monstera, who wants to check in often, Cactus's few replies feel curt; to Cactus, the steady stream of messages feels like its time alone is being chopped into little pieces.