Monstera Swiss Cheese

Monstera adansonii, commonly known as Swiss Cheese Plant, is a fast-growing tropical vine known for its unique, perforated leaves that develop fenestrations (holes) as they mature. This feature allows it to withstand strong winds in its native habitat. It can be grown as a trailing or climbing houseplant or outdoors in warm climates, where it can attach to trees or trellises.

Native Range

Monstera adansonii is native to Central and South America, particularly in rainforests where it thrives as an epiphyte, climbing trees and structures.

Growing Zones

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12 (outdoor perennial)

• Grown as a houseplant in cooler zones.

Size

• Height: 3 to 10 feet indoors, up to 12–15 feet outdoors if given support.

• Width: 2 to 4 feet (spreading/trailing habit).

Growing Conditions

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; tolerates low light but grows slower. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.

• Soil: Well-draining, peat-based soil mix (or aroid mix with orchid bark, perlite, and compost).

• Watering: Keep soil slightly moist but not soggy; water when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry.

• Humidity: Thrives in high humidity (60% or more); misting or using a humidifier helps.

• Temperature: Prefers 65–85°F (18–29°C); avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 50°F.

• Fertilizer: Monthly feeding with a balanced, diluted fertilizer during the growing season (spring–summer).

Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune leggy vines to encourage bushier growth.

• Wipe leaves regularly to remove dust and enhance photosynthesis.

• Provide a moss pole or trellis for climbing growth.

Uses

• Houseplant: Popular for indoor spaces due to its air-purifying properties.

• Hanging Baskets & Trellises: Works well as a trailing or climbing plant.

• Terrariums & Vivariums: Suitable for humid environments.

• Outdoor Tropical Gardens: Adds a lush, jungle-like feel in warm climates.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.