Swiss Cheese Plant
English name:
Swiss Cheese PlantLatin name:
Monstera deliciosaAbout me:
The Monstera deliciosa has been at the forefront of the houseplant craze for years now, and there's little wonder why! A speedy grower and easy-pleaser, the Swiss Cheese plant is a great introductory plant for novices.Useful to know:
Origin
Mexico and Central America.
Height/Growth
You can leave me traling down or support me with a moss pole. My vines can get to lengths of up to 2m!
Light
I prefer bright, indirect light but I will tolerate light shade. Not much direct sunlight, please.
Water
Wait for my soil to dry out before giving me a drink.
Temperature
I like warm conditions from 18-27°C. Anything lower and I'll grow really slowly.
Feeding
One a month over the growing season, feed me with a balanced fertiliser.
Grooming
Wipe my leaves gently to remove accumulated dust so that I can breathe properly. Click here to buy Swiss Cheese Plant.
Care
If I'm getting to wild, you could train me to climb bamboo or a moss pole.
Toxicity
Keep away from pets and children.
Fact
I am often mislabelled as the Monstera Obliqua, which is a very rare cousin of mine only seen in the wild a mere 17 times!
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