Monstera Adansonii, or Philodendron 'Swiss Cheese', is native to Central and South America. This popular houseplant has large heart-shaped green leaves with lacy holes and notches (hence the name), which add a unique look to your interior design or garden landscape. Monstera Adansonii has thin yet resilient stems that develop freely, fitting multiple types of pot or trailing planter. This plant grows fast and reaches 10–13 ft. tall outdoors or 3–8 ft. tall indoors, and 1–3 ft. wide. Monstera Swiss Cheese has white flowers and it only blooms outdoors in the spring. Plants may be shipped bare root. Full sun to partial sun, or bright to medium indirect light. Water thoroughly when soil is dry to the touch, then let drain completely. Check soil before watering. Well-Drained, Porous potting soil, pH from neutral to lightly acidic. Average summer temperatures from 65ºF/18ºC to 70ºF/21ºC are ideal. In winter, it can survive temperatures as low as 50ºF/10ºC. Feed once with a controlled-release fertilizer at the beginning of the growing season. Monstera Adansonii is mildly toxic to small animals so keep it out of reach of your pets.
