Monstera Deliciosa

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Water when the top 3–5 cm of soil feels dry. Allow excess water to drain and avoid keeping the soil constantly wet.
Humidity: Average to high humidity
Temperature: Ideally 18–27°C
Care level: Easy

The Monstera is fairly adaptable, but it grows best in bright indirect light. Wipe the leaves occasionally to remove dust and support healthy growth.

Botanical name: Monstera deliciosa
Common name: Swiss Cheese Plant
Plant family: Araceae
Origin: Tropical regions of Central America
Plant type: Tropical evergreen climbing plant
Growth habit: Climbing and spreading
Mature size: Approximately 1.5–3 metres indoors
Pet friendly: No

Monstera Deliciosa is best known for the holes and splits that develop in its leaves as the plant matures. In nature, it climbs trees using aerial roots, which is why larger indoor plants often benefit from a moss pole or other support.

Placement: Indoor
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Preferred light: Bright indirect light
Humidity: Average to high
Care difficulty: Easy
Support needed: Recommended for mature plants
Decorative pot included: No
Toxicity: Toxic if ingested by cats, dogs or humans

Please note that each plant is unique. Leaf size, number of splits, height and overall shape may vary slightly from the images shown.