Swiss Cheese Monstera Adansonii is an evergreen vine plant, which has unique and impressive appearance. This plant is also called Swiss Cheese Plant, Adanson's Monstera, Swiss Cheese Vine or Five Holes Plant. It is the “cheesiest” type among all the monstera plants, as its glossy oblong leaves, slightly pointed at the ends, with graceful oval holes, resemble Swiss cheese. This tropical plant has aerial roots, which help the plant to climb up the wall or any other support and to cover the surface with its unusual and remarkable foliage.
Growing conditions:
- lighting: Swiss Cheese Monstera Adansonii usually grows well under bright light without direct sun, which is the best condition for thriving. It can stand partial shade as well, but grows slowly.
- watering: the plant is watered regularly and copiously during the growing period. When the vegetation period stops for the plant, reduce watering, but don’t keep the soil dry. Use settled water of room temperature.
- fertilizing: from spring through summer feed the plant with organic or mineral fertilizer. In winter feeding is reduced till one time a month. The young plants can develop without feeding.
- nuances: as a tropical plant, Swiss Cheese Monstera Adansonii needs high level of humidity. The foliage of the plant should be sprayed frequently with warm water, as well as the leaves can be cleaned with wet cloth. The temperature range should be between 64°F and 81°F, but without sudden change. When the temperature goes down 64°F for a long period of time, the growth of the plant can stop and the plant can eve wilt or die. Young plants are repotted every year using potting soil. The planter is chosen a few inches bigger than the previous one. Adult plants are reported every other year or even less, but the topsoil in the pot is changed once in a year.
To make this gorgeous plant last and fill your life with joy, we encourage you to learn more about it online. Please be advised that not every plant is alike. Your plant may look little different from the advertised; however, be assured, we handpicked our plants to meet your expectations.
Our refund / replacement policy can be applied on the plants that arrive sick, damaged or dead. If you receive sick, damaged or dead plant, you need to notify us upon delivery, as well as you need to provide the pictures of sick, damaged or dead plant.