Destructive dog ruins owner’s cherished Monstera
All pet owners know their furry friends can get up to mischief, and there’s nothing quite like coming home to discover half your lounge has been eaten and that book you love so much has been torn to shreds.
One dog owner fell victim to her dog's destruction and headed to Reddit to share the story.
"My dog ripped basically all the leaves off my husband's monstera and he's devastated," she wrote. "He's been growing this thing for years."
The woman called for gardeners and plant enthusiasts alike to find out whether the plant would survive such a devastating blow.
"The base and roots are still intact," she wrote. "Will new stems/leaves grow from the base? Is there any hope of salvaging it?”
Some saw the funny side of her most, making jokes the dog must have been jealous of the attention the plant was getting.
"This is some plant gore right here," one person teased in response.
Aside from making light of her post, one plant fiend was able to tell her that her husband’s beloved monstera is in no danger.
"You're in luck – monstera deliciosa is an incredibly hardy plant," the person advised.
"It'll likely regrow multiple leaves from the broken stem! I would cut off the broken leaves personally, as they're probably not much use.
"Water a little less than usual as it doesn't need as much water without all the leaves."
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