Monstera, A Tropical Delight
The monstera has monster in its name for a reason, and these plants will grow like crazy under the right conditions. So we advise you to give this tropical gem some space to become the statement piece it wants to be! The fenestrations (holes) in the leaves are why this plant is also called the swiss cheese plant, and allow for the leaves to spread over greater area to increase sunlight exposure, by using less energy to produce and maintain the leaves.
In the wild these plants truly live up to their monstrous name, as these evergreen vines will grow up to 70 feet tall in their native rainforests. This wild plant is also used to growing from a rainforest floor, where less water gets to than you would think, so they don't mind if you forget to water them every once in a while. The spectacular leaves and easy care make the Monstera one of our favorite plants.
Otherwise Known As
Swiss Cheese Plant, Fruit Salad Plant, Hurricane Plant, Monstera
Care Guide
Light
Monsteras thrive in areas with low to bright indirect light.
Water
Water your Monstera once every 2 weeks or when its top soil it's completely dry. They grow better when watered with filtered water.
Humitidy & Temperature
Normal room humidity is great, but this plant will thrive even more in a humid environment. They also prefer areas with temperatures of 65 to 85 degrees.
Toxicity
Monsteras are tropical plants and are considered toxic when ingested, causing vomiting in both humans and pets.
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