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Description
swiss cheese plant real name Monstera adansonii, Swiss Cheese Plantpecies Name: Monstera adansonii Common name(s): Swiss Cheese Vine, Adanson's monstera Defining Characteristics: An epiphytic climbing vine, stems tightly grab onto trees or other vertical surfaces Grown in popularity in recent years because of its unique perforations in the leaves Hardy plant that grows well indoors Recommended Pot Size: Medium Large Joshs Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and
pecies Name: Monstera adansonii
Common name(s): Swiss Cheese Vine, Adanson's monstera
Defining Characteristics:
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An epiphytic climbing vine, stems tightly grab onto trees or other vertical surfaces
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Grown in popularity in recent years because of its unique perforations in the leaves
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Hardy plant that grows well indoors
Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large
Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.
Temperature requirement: Above 65°F
Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)
Watering frequency: Regular watering. Water once the top inch of soil is dry.
Lighting: Full Shade Partial Shade Full Sun
Soil type: Well draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here.
Growth rate: Moderate - Fast
Height: Vines can trail up to 10’
Origin: Central America; Lower regions of Mexico through most of Central America and parts of Colombia and Venezuela
Regional locality: Found in tropical rainforest growing up trees
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9b-12
Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:
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Care Notes: Grows well in a hanging basket where it will drape over the sides of its pot. This plant will require sturdy support such as a moss pole or gardening stake if you want it to climb.
*Monstera adansonii, Swiss Cheese Plants, are mildly toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it
For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants
Shipping Notes:
As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.
ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT
The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.
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