Picked a philodendron over a monstera for my first big houseplant

I went with the philodendron because my living room only gets indirect light and so far after six months it's sprouted four new leaves without any drama but now I'm wondering if a monstera would have been just as easy has anyone tried both in a dim room?

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theagarcia6h ago

Totally feel you on that, it's like picking the low maintenance option and then wondering if you missed out on the flashier one. I have a philodendron in my dim bathroom and it's thriving, so I think you made the right call honestly.

betty12614d ago

Philodendrons are the sensible choice for low light, kind of like how I always pick the sturdy work shoes over fancy boots that'll fall apart. Monstera can handle dim rooms but they get leggy and dramatic about it, stretching toward any sliver of bright light like they're in a hostage situation. My neighbor got a monstera for a north-facing apartment and it just got sad and floppy after a year, while my philodendron is still chugging along like a champ. Same thing happens with my houseplants and honestly, it's the same reason I drive a Honda instead of a sports car - reliable and low maintenance beats flashy every time, especially when you're just trying to keep things alive.