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Swiss Cheese Plant
HouseplantMonstera adansonii
- Partial sun
- Zones 10–12
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- pH 5.5–7
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.