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Swiss cheese plant

Monstera deliciosa (F)

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Genus: Monstera
Family: Araceae
Common Names: ceriman, custard plant, fruit salad plant, Indian ivy, Mexican breadfruit, monstera

About this plant

M. deliciosa is an evergreen shrub to 5m or more, climbing by aerial roots, with heart-shaped, pinnatisect and often perforated, glossy deep green leaves to 90cm; flower spathes 30cm, white, followed by cone-like cream fruit

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Hardiness

H1B

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow outdoors in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in partial shade in a sheltered frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in bright indirect light with moderate to high humidity

Pruning

Pruning group 11

Propagation

Propagate by seed, root tip or leaf cuttings or by layering in summer

Pests

May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects under glass

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

ArchitecturalPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Columnar Upright

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years