Monstera
Monstera deliciosa
Family: AraceaeNative: Tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America
Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss cheese plant, is renowned for its large, glossy leaves that develop unique holes and splits as they mature. It can grow as a climbing vine, using its aerial roots to cling to trees in its natural habitat.
Learn more about Monstera in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Place in bright, indirect light; water when the top inch of soil feels dry. It prefers high humidity and should be fertilized monthly during the growing season. Prune to control size and shape.