Swiss Cheese Plant, Monstera Adansonii
Botanical Name: Monstera Adansonii
Common Names: Swiss Cheese Plant, Adanson's Monstera, Trailing Split Leaf, Five Holes Plant
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Low Maintenance
Fast Growing
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About
Like its more famous brethren the Monstera deliciosa, the Monstera adansonii is know for its unique, functional, and visually stunning fenestrated foliage. It is an easy to care for and highly tolerant plant that will reward you with a beautiful cascade of distinctive leaves. It does extremely well in a hanging basket and will trail beautifully in any space.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers chunky soil with plenty of large, organic, particulate matter. The coarseness of the soil allows water to drain freely while the individual components hold moisture effectively.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
