Monstera Adansonii ‘Swiss Cheese

Monstera Adansonii, the Swiss cheese plant, is a species of flowering plant native to tropical forests of southern Mexico, south to Panama. The leaves on young plants are smaller with holes, similar to the Swiss Cheese, from which its name is derived. Although it can grow very tall, it only measures between 2 and 3 m (6.6 and 9.8 ft) when grown indoors. The leaves are medium (up to 8″ or 10cm wide), heart-shaped and pinnate. The older the plant, the more the leaves are covered with its familiar large perforations. These starter plants are 12+ inches tall when we ship them bare roots.    Pictures used for this web store depict mature plants of the correct species. Once planted, keep the ground moist for two weeks, then water weekly. If it rains 1/2 inch or so, it takes that week off from watering. Do not fertilize for two months, then use only slow-release fertilizer like Osmocote. Monstera Adansonii, swiss cheese plant: The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Sun to Partial Shade / Light Shade Amount of Water: Water regularly, but give the plant time to dry out between waterings. Soil Conditions: Well-drained soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 9-11  Swiss Cheese Plant Care Choose a well-drained area for this moderately drought-tolerant plant. Plants with topsoil or organic peat moss mixed with composted cow manure are added to the hole. You’ll rarely have to trim – its clumping growth pattern forms an attractive cushion shape. Water regularly, but allow the plant time to dry out between waterings. Too much water can kill any philodendron plant. Fertilize three times a year – spring, summer, and fall – with a quality granular fertilizer. Please read the following terms of the sale completely: Terms of the sale: The customer agrees to all the following when purchasing from Wonkaplants, Inc.  All sales are final. The customer assumes all risk of loss or damage once USPS takes possession.   If the order is damaged during shipping, the customer agrees to notify the grower within 24 hours of receipt. Once your order is shipped, we offer no cancellation refund at all. We reserve the right to delay shipping due to extreme heat or cold. If you are unhappy with your order, you agree to contact us as soon as possible.  The customer agrees not to publish a negative review before contacting us. In purchasing from Wonkaplants, the customer acknowledges, understands, and agrees with all the above terms of the sale.