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Monstera Deliciosa
Monstera deliciosa
Other known names: Swiss cheese plant
An iconic climber whose mature leaves form dramatic splits and windows.
Starter guide. This bundled guide provides practical starting information while its full source and review record is being prepared.
Safety not yet verified. Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the upper 1–2 inches dry
- Growing medium
- Airy, chunky mix with reliable drainage
- Feeding
- Balanced feed at reduced strength during active growth
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
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Characteristics
An iconic climber whose mature leaves form dramatic splits and windows.
Names & botanical identity
- Accepted name
- Monstera deliciosa
- Plant group
- Monstera
- Other known names
- Swiss cheese plant
- Safety
- Safety not yet verified
Confirm the exact identification before deciding whether this plant is safe around children or pets. Catalog note: Safety not yet verified
Growth
- Growth habit
- Climbing, trailing, or self-heading tropical
- Native range
- Tropical Americas or Southeast Asia, depending on genus
- Temperature
- 65–85°F
- Humidity
- Average to high
- Difficulty
- Easy
Propagation
Stem or node cutting; division for clumping types
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Problems to recognize
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Monstera Deliciosa is recorded botanically as Monstera deliciosa. Lorekeeper keeps accepted and former names connected so the guide remains findable as taxonomy changes.
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