Monstera Deliciosa (Cheese Plant / Swiss Cheese Plant) - Various Sizes

Botanical name, Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as a Cheese Plant or Swiss Cheese Plant - these guys grow so well and in various conditions. This is a young Swiss Cheese Plant with leaves that are currently heart-shaped and as they mature the leaves will split (which is known as fenestration).

The Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant) can grow to monster sizes, so keep re-potting it yearly to encourage further root formation and growth. With its gorgeous foliage, it’s a real statement piece, wherever you put it. The Monstera deliciosa is native to Panama, through to southern Mexico and the name deliciosa references the delicious fruits they can produce, tasting a mix between banana and pineapple.

Care difficulty: Very hardy and easy to care for.

Light requirements: Prefer bright indirect light. Direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn.

Watering: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Water thoroughly but allow this plant to dry out mostly between waterings.

Humidity: Can do well in normal household conditions but will enjoy some humidity. Grouping humidity-loving plants together can help, as can placing pots of a wet pebble tray. You can mist the area around the foliage although this will only increase humidity temporarily. Humidifiers, kitchens, bathrooms are also beneficial to increase humidity.

Feeding: can be fed in the growing season during spring and summer every 2 weeks, but refrain from feeding in winter.

Toxicity: Toxic to pets and humans if eaten.

Repotting: Repot once a year to encourage further growth or when it has outgrown its current pot.