Frankenstein’s monstera: how popular indoor plants go rogue in the Australian bush

Yesterday’s hottest-trending plants have become today’s invasive weeds. Here’s how to prevent history from repeating

Last year, Australians bought more plants than ever. More time spent working from home translated to a desire for greener, more tranquil spaces – and more time to devote to gardening. But do we really know what we’re growing?

Popular indoor plants are picked for their ability to thrive in low-light, humid conditions such as houses. They’re often brought in from other parts of the world, both for their beauty and their ability to endure neglect. A good houseplant is, in one word, unkillable.

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