Monstera deliciosa best between the temperatures of and requires high humidity and shade. Growth ceases below and it is killed by frost. In the coastal zones of Sicily, especially in the Palermo area, where it is called "zampa di leone" ("lion's paw"), it is often cultivated outdoors. In ideal conditions it flowers about three years after it is planted. Flowering is rare when grown indoors. The plant can be propagated by taking cuttings of a mature plant or by air layering. The Monstera deliciosa is a plant with rapid and vigorous growth. As a result, it is widely used as an ornamental
This Is How the Wind Shifts also talks about settling down and giving up one's dreams. The lyrics of "Massachusetts" refer to an abusive relationship and the problems one faces with it. The band nearly thought about not recording the song due to its similarity to another Silverstein song. As a compromise, the group "changed it around slightly" according to Told. The tracks "This Is How" and "The Wind Shifts" were written and recorded at the same time. Told notes that they are a summary of the album and that they "symbolize how similar everyone is regardless of how different they seem externally." "A Better Place"