Monstera adansonii Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Monstera adansonii, commonly known as "Swiss Cheese Plant" or "Five Hole Plant," grows in Central and South America. The unique feature is its exquisite heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture. The plant usually grows in lowlands and needs a well-draining soul. Monstera adansonii is easy to grow and care for any houseplant.
Common Name |
Swiss Cheese Plant, Five Hole Plant
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Monstera adansonii
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Genus
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Monstera
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Monstera adansonii Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Monstera adansonii.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Monstera adansonii needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Monstera adansonii needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Monstera adansonii Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Monstera adansonii to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Monstera adansonii prefers High humidity levels, between 60% and 80%. |
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Monstera adansonii Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Monstera adansonii. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Monstera adansonii plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Monstera adansonii Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Monstera adansonii plant. |
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Maximum Height |
157 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
35 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Monstera adansonii toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant is toxic for your pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Formal Garden
Modern Garden
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Monstera adansonii Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Monstera adansonii, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Monstera adansonii Native Region |
Find out where the Monstera adansonii plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
Central America
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Specific Location
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Most of Monstera adansonii grows in Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica, and Panama. |
