Monstera Deliciosa
aka Swiss Cheese Plant
Names And Country Of Origin
Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a species of flowering plant native to tropical forests of southern Mexico. Its popular name as a houseplant of "Swiss cheese plant", or just "cheese plant", refers to the holes which develop in the leaves, being humorously compared to some Swiss cheeses like Emmental cheese, which also have holes.
Placement And Care
Monsteras appreciate a warm, humid environment, a good amount of water
and gentle sunlight. Place your Monstera where it can receive
medium to bright indirect light . While it is
tolerant of lower light conditions, you may notice leggy growth as a
result, so a spot where it will receive bright indirect light a few
feet removed from a southern, western, or eastern facing window is
ideal.
Monsteras prefer soil that is consistently lightly moist. As epiphytes
with aerial roots, they are sensitive to overwatering, so they don’t
want to sit in soggy soil. If the top 2 to 4 inches of the soil are
dry, your plant could use a drink.
Rotate your plant periodically to ensure even growth on all sides and
dust the leaves often so the plant can photosynthesize efficiently.
When dusting the leaves, also take the opportunity to inspect the
undersides and keep an eye out for pests.
Learn more about Monsteras here.