Monstera Adansonii 'Swiss Cheese'

Monstera adansonii, also known as the Swiss Cheese Monstera, is an interesting climber that hails from the tropical rainforests of Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is a popular houseplant and has large, medium-dark green, heart-shaped leaves that have unique oval holes. In its native habitat, it uses aerial roots to attach itself to a large tree so it can climb upwards to have access to more sunlight. The holes in the leaves help sunlight to filter down the plant. Using a trellis or moss pole, an indoor plant can reach up to 3 to 8 ft tall and 1 to 3 ft wide. Commonly mistaken as a Philodendron, however it is not from that genus, but the Monstera genus.

 

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Available in 5", 6", 6" HB, 6" Totem, 8" HB, 14" LG

This plant thrives in bright, indirect sunlight—direct sun can cause scorched leaves.

Moist, well-drained soil is preferable. This plant loves high humidity—consider misting the leaves regularly or use a humidifier.

This plant likes to climb, we suggest a Grow Pole.

 

To maintain a healthy plant diet, we suggest Organic Grow Food Concentrate, Jungle Club House Plant Fertilizer, Rosy Soil Plant Food, and Leafy Plant Food.

 

This plant enjoys slightly acidic soil, we suggest Espoma Soil Acidifier.

 

Proper nutrition is important to the health of your plant and its longevity. To ensure your plant is getting the appropriate nutrition, use a fertilizer labelled for the needs of this plant and apply according to the label.