Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera adansonii)
Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera adansonii)
Monstera adansonii (Swiss Cheese Plant)
A must have for any 2021 collection. One of the best air cleaning plants the Swiss Cheese vine/plant is ideal for hanging baskets or trailing around the room for effect or trained up a coir pole. Its leaves have delicate perforated holes to create a stunning effect. These little beauties can grow to 20m in length. They love humus rich, well drained soil and prefers bright, indirect light; which together resemble the jungle environments of Central and South America from which they are from.
Care tips:
Prefers to dry out between watering some. Mist leaves frequently or use a humidifier to keep the air moist around the plant.
Liquid fertilise during the summer and spring months. Remember, this is a climber and may need to be trimmed to keep it under control. Prune in the spring to autumn by removing top growth, as well as any dead or damaged leaves.