Swiss cheese vine
Monstera adansonii · Family Araceae
Also known as: monkey mask, monstera adansonii, five holes plant
- Light
- Partial shade to bright indirect
- Watering
- Every 6 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Pet-safe
- No, keep it away from cats and dogs
Care
Where to put it
A hanging pot or a moss pole in a bright living room or bathroom.
Light
Partial shade to bright indirect light. Direct sun scorches the leaves.
Watering
Water when the top 2–3 cm of compost is dry. Enjoys humidity.
About the plant
A smaller relative of the Swiss cheese plant, Monstera adansonii is famous for its leaves full of holes, which earned it the name Swiss cheese vine. It grows fast as a climber or trailer and looks lovely on a moss pole.
Origin
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, where it climbs tree trunks.
What it likes
- Bright indirect light
- High humidity
- A pole to climb
What it dislikes
- Direct sun on the leaves
- Soggy compost
- Very dry air
Did you know?
The name honours the French naturalist Michel Adanson, who studied plants in the 18th century.
