Monstera Deliciosa

AKA: Swiss cheese plant, fruit salad plant and split leaf philodendron


Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera Deliciosa is a substantial climbing evergreen tropical plant that naturally scales large trees by attaching itself with long aerial roots. With majestic glossy, perforated and segmented leaves, the adult leaves grow up to 90cm in length from thick green stems. Juvenile leaves are smaller, with entire margins and no holes or perforations. Monstera can reach up to 20m in height in its natural habitat. Monstera is naturally found in the tropical Central and South American regions, from southern Mexico to Panama, along with the islands of the West Indies.

is best grown in partial shade outdoors in most warm temperate and tropical climates. Indoors, Monstera is easily adaptable and will grow in most climates except those with very cold indoor conditions. This is why it is such a popular indoor plant. The harder-to-find Monstera adasonii, which is becoming more popular, produces smaller green leaves with holes and perforations on a fast-growing climbing or trailing vine.


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