monstera parent
/mɒnˈstɛrə ˈpɛərənt/
CommonSomeone who treats their monstera plant with the attentiveness of a parent caring for a child.
Usually affectionate self-description. Can carry light mockery from others who find plant parenting culture excessive.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | new leaf alert!! being a monstera parent is the best thing that ever happened to me | The person is celebrating their plant producing a new leaf and expressing deep attachment. | instagram, 2023 |
| 02 | i stayed up looking up why my monstera is yellowing. monstera parent struggles are real | The person lost sleep worrying about their plant's health. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | she's unfurling her third leaf this month. i am a proud monstera parent | The person's plant is growing quickly and they're genuinely proud. | tiktok, 2023 |
| 04 | asked my roommate to check on the monstera while i'm away. full instructions. three pages. | The speaker left detailed care instructions because they're anxious about leaving the plant. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- Someone is deeply attached to their monstera and treats it like a pet or child.
- Someone tracks growth, names the plant, or posts updates about new leaves.
- Someone worries aloud about their monstera's wellbeing.
Do not use it when
- You just own a monstera and water it occasionally.
- You're talking about a literal parent who also likes monsteras.
Origin and context
Part of the broader plant parent trend that grew noticeably during the 2020 pandemic when houseplant ownership surged. Monstera became the iconic plant of this cultural moment.
- First seen
- early-2020s
- Confidence
- medium
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