Mysteria® Deliciosa Swiss Cheese plant Monstera deliciosa

Atrium^® Collection - High light plants for bright spaces. Lovers of bright, airy, south- or west-facing rooms, these plants enjoy basking in the sun streaming in from windows. In the summertime, take them on a siesta to relax with you on your patio.

Cocoon^® Collection - Low light plants for calming spaces. These plants are homebodies, preferring to spend their time in the lower light levels of interior rooms or those with smaller windows. Their sanctuary is a room that faces north or east.

H2O^™ Bowls and Beakers (Beakers can be found at Independent Garden Centers) - leafjoy^™ hydroponics. This virtually care-free houseplant can be placed anywhere in the home, no matter the light level, and requires no care other than adding water (if needed) every 1-2 months.

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  FEATURES

  This iconic houseplant has become a staple in many homes, and for good reason. It is an easy grower, and the fenestrated leaves with their unusual holes and slits are truly eye-catching! Juvenile plant foliage will be solid, and fenestrations will appear over time as the plant gets bigger and grows.

  There are a lot of common names for this plant, including Swiss Cheese Plant, Swiss Cheese Vine, Mexican Breadfruit, Split-Leaf Philodendron, and more. Please note that while this is NOT a Philodendron, the genera Monstera and Philodendron are indeed related.

  Adaptable As Houseplant

  Foliage Interest

  Harmful To: 

  Pets

  CHARACTERISTICS

  Plant Type: 

  Houseplant

  Height Category: 

  Tall

  Height: 

  60 - 120 Inches 1.5m - 3.0m

  Foliage Colors: 

  Green

  Foliage Shade: 

  Green

  Habit: 

  Climbing

  Container Role: 

  Thriller

  PLANT NEEDS

  Light Requirement: 

  Low

  Medium

  Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

  Maintenance Category: 

  Moderate

  Preferred Temperature: 

  60 - 85 °F

  Water Category: 

  Average

  Humidity Preference: 

  High

  Container Soil Type: 

  Indoor Potting Mix

  Needs Good Drainage

  Uses: 

  Bright Spaces

  Epiphyte (a plant that attaches itself to another plant for support)

  Low Light Spaces

  North Facing Windows

  Uses Notes: 

  Not for human or animal consumption.

  Maintenance Notes: 

  • For optimal performance, keep your Monstera at 60-85°F (15-29°C). 
  • Monsteras perform best in bright, indirect light or filtered sunlight. They will tolerate lower light conditions, but will not grow as vigorously, and varieties like ‘Spotsylvania’ will not show their variegation as intensely. Some early morning or late evening sunlight may be tolerated and beneficial in the darker winter months, but monitor your Monstera for leaf burning if it is positioned in direct sunlight. 
  • Monsteras appreciate higher humidity. You can help maintain humidity above 60% by using a humidifier, misting your Monstera, or keeping it on a pebble tray. 
  • Monsteras prefer moist, but not soggy soil.  Be sure to water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage and do not allow your Monstera to sit in water for extended periods of time, after it has received a good soaking. 
  • Feed your Monstera once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
  • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
  • When repotting your Monstera, use a chunky all-purpose potting mix, with additional orchid bark and perlite added, to ensure your Monstera has good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
  • Many Monsteras are capable of producing aerial roots that can cling to structures and help them climb. As such, your Monstera may benefit from having a moss pole, trellis, stakes, or other structures to climb.  
  • PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS