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Swiss Cheese Plant

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Swiss Cheese Plant

Houseplant

Monstera adansonii

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 10–12
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • pH 5.5–7
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  • Overview

    This trendy vining plant captivates with its heart-shaped leaves punctured by natural holes that give it the playful 'Swiss cheese' nickname. More compact than its famous cousin Monstera deliciosa, this Instagram-worthy beauty is perfect for hanging baskets or trained up a moss pole for dramatic effect. The distinctive fenestrations develop as the plant matures, creating living art that's impossible to ignore.

  • Planting

    Stem cuttings with aerial roots. Root in water or moist sphagnum moss.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 5.5–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-28 (from seed).

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Spider mites, thrips, aphids, scale insects. Common diseases: Root rot from overwatering, leaf yellowing from low light.