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