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Monstera deliciosa

Swiss Cheese Plant

Swiss Cheese Plant

Format

Exposure

  • Intense-moderate
  • Without direct sun

Rusticity

Tropicale

  • grandiose
  • Exotic
  • Climbing
  • Easy care
  • Toxic

The Monstera deliciosa is a climbing plant from tropical forests. It makes so many aerial roots, because in nature, these are used to climb trees to reach a better lighting. It can climb long distances, 30 m and more, so its perforated (fenestrated) leaves allow it to resist high winds without the leaves breaking. Young leaves will not be perforated, as it only happens as they mature. She will like good lighting, but not direct sun, which will burn her leaves. A high ambient humidity is favorable, for this will allow it to attach itself to the stake, or trellis, otherwise it must be attached. You can remove the roots that are not usefull. It will bring a jungle effect wherever you put it. AKA : Split-leaf Philodendron, Cutleaf Philodendron

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- in.
Spread
24 - 59 in.
Height
39 - 78 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Climbing
  • Flared

Flowering colours:

  • White

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Let it dry slightly between waterings

Maintenance:

  • Easy

Soil requirement:

  • Well-drained
  • potting soil for tropical plants

Features

Resistance:

Attract:

Use:

  • Table
  • Floor
  • Trellis
  • Summer terrace

Attribute:

  • Fenestrated leaves. Surprising size

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