Swiss cheese plant

Also known as: Swiss cheese plant; monstera; fruit salad plant; ceriman

M. deliciosa is an evergreen shrub to 5m or more, climbing by aerial roots, with heart-shaped, pinnatisect and often perforated, glossy deep green leaves to 90cm; flower spathes 30cm, white, followed by cone-like cream fruit

Scientific classification

Species: Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa)
Genus: Monstera
Family: Araceae

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Toxicity: Shrubs · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1.5-2.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Swiss cheese plant

Distribution map

Mexico to Panama

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten, skin/eye irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Quick identification of Swiss cheese plant

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Swiss cheese plant care guide

Water when top inch of soil is dry
Watering: Partial shade
Sunlight: 18 – 27 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry

Fertilizing

Monthly during growing season

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by seed, root tip or leaf cuttings or by layering in summer

Growing

Grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade in a sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright indirect light with moderate to high humidity

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