Monstera Deliciosa – Swiss Cheese Plant

Name: Monstera Deliciosa – Swiss Cheese Plant
Brand: Tropical Plants of Florida
SKU: 10MOS
Price: 54.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Iconic tropical foliage with unique oblong perforations
Can reach heights of 6-8 feet
Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12

Size

2 Gallon

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Description

Introducing the Monstera Deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, a timeless favorite among plant enthusiasts for its iconic tropical foliage and easy-care nature. With its large, glossy leaves adorned with unique oblong perforations, this plant adds a touch of exotic elegance to any indoor space. Thriving in bright, indirect light and moderate humidity, the Monstera Deliciosa is ideal for living rooms, offices, or sunrooms. Its climbing habit makes it perfect for training on trellises or allowing it to cascade from a hanging basket, adding a dramatic element to your decor.

Monstera Deliciosa looks very similar to Split Leaf Philodendron. Both plants belong to the Araceae family, which are known to be subtropical or tropical plants. Both plants feature glossy foliage, but the monstera deliciosa has more rounded leaves with perforations, the philodendron has more oblong leafs with finger like perforations that are more pronounced and wavy. Both can be used as houseplants.

Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12, it can also be grown outdoors in tropical and subtropical regions, adding lush greenery to gardens or patios. Besides its aesthetic appeal, the Monstera Deliciosa is known for its air-purifying qualities, helping to improve the air quality of your home or office.

Whether used as a statement piece or as part of a lush indoor jungle, this versatile plant is sure to make a bold impression wherever it's placed. Embrace the allure of tropical foliage with the Monstera Deliciosa and bring a touch of the rainforest into your living space.

Care & Use

Getting Started: Understanding Your New Plant

Review your plant's information on our website or the tag that comes with it. Be mindful of sunlight preferences, soil type, and spacing needs.

Our plants are adaptable but grow best in the correct USDA Zones. Click here to learn more about your USDA Zone.

Planting Instructions

Dig a Hole

First, dig a hole three times the width of the root ball of your plant. This makes it easier for the root system to spread out quickly. Dig the hole deep enough that your plant will sit level with or slightly above the ground around it.

Amend Your Soil

Mix your native soil with rich gardening soil to provide extra nutrients and support plant growth. If your soil is clay-heavy, we recommend mixing your native clay soil with equal parts of Pine Bark mulch to improve drainage and the overall breathability of your soil.

Place Your Plant

Examine the roots. If they appear tightly bound, gently coax them apart; this ensures they can spread into the new soil. Place your plant in the hole so the top of the rootball is even with the surrounding soil—Backfill around it with the amended soil mixture. The roots need access to oxygen for your plant to thrive, so do not cover the rootball; place soil around it.

Mulch Your Plants

Top the soil beneath your plant with 3-4 inches of mulch to help it retain moisture. Be careful not to cover the rootball - your new plants roots need access to oxygen.

Water Your Plant

Soak the plant with a hose afterward to hydrate the plant, as well as get the soil and mulch situated. Develop a regular watering schedule based on your plant's needs and local weather patterns. Remember, over watering is just as, if not more, harmful than under watering.

Spacing Recommendations

Space these Philodendrons 6 to 8 feet apart to create a dense tropical oasis. As these philodendrons slowly mature, their lush foliage
will begin to overlap and create layers of texture. Otherwise, plant them 10 to 15 feet apart to leave space between plants as they mature.
If grown as a container houseplant, provide individual pots for each plant.

Scientific Name

Monstera Deliciosa (Araceae)
Hardiness Zone

9, 10, 11
Sun Exposure

Part Sun to Part Shade
Evergreen or Deciduous

Evergreen
Features

Shade Tolerant
Feature Color

Green
Uses

Accent, Houseplant, Specimen
Water Needs

Medium
Bloom Season

None

Growing Zones : 9, 10, and 11

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Monstera Deliciosa – Swiss Cheese Plant

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Care & Use