Monstera Deliciosa or the Swiss cheese plant is the absolute king of home decor. The hole on the leaves resembles the Swiss Cheese. Monstera adds love and happiness to the house. The name Monstera may derive from the Latin monstrum, meaning monster, in reference to the leaves, but this is uncertain. The specific epithet, deliciosa, means delicious, which refers to the edible fruit.
Benefits of Monstera Deliciosa Plant
- Easier Breathing āĀ Every plant produce Oxygen, Monstera Deliciosa is no exception.
- Appealing Appearance āĀ It looks very appealing as a houseplant.
- Medicinal Benefits – Chinese believe that various parts of the plant are an effective cure for a number of diseases, like arthritis, snakebite, bruises, cough, fever, or some types of infection.
Botanical Name |
Monstera Deliciosa |
Plant Type |
Houseplant |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun,Ā Part Sun,Ā Shade |
Soil Type |
Loamy,Ā Sandy |
Soil pH |
Neutral |
Planting & Care
Sunlight
- The Swiss Cheese Plant is unusual in terms of its ability to tolerate direct sunlight – over summer, south or westerly facing windows may be too much but as a general rule, the more light the better.
Soil
- Use well-drained, fertile with rich organic content soil.
Ā Watering
- During initial growth, water occasionally.
- After full growth water moderately.
Key requirements to keep Monstera Deliciosa healthy:
Sunlight |
Natural bright light/indirect bright light. |
Watering |
During initial growth, water occasionally. After full growth water moderately. |
Soil |
Soil should be a good drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature |
10-29 degrees Celcius. |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Monstera Deliciosa Diseases
- Leaves curling –Ā Due to low watering, the leaves of the Swiss plants curling.
Order ContainsĀ
Sr |
Item name |
1 |
Monstera Deliciosa ā Plant |
2 |
Grower Round Plastic Pot |
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