Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa Liebm. · Araceae
Toxic to pets
Also known as Cutleaf Philodendron, Hurricane Plant, Ceriman
Pet safety
Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs.
Clinical signs: Oral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
Source: ASPCA (matched at species level).
Care
- LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
- WaterLet the top inch dry
- HumidityAverage household
- Temperature18°C – 29°C · 64°F – 84°F
- DifficultyEasy
- SoilAroid mix
- FertilizingMonthly, growing season
Size & habit
- Mature height (indoor) 2–3 m
- In the wild 9–21 m
- Habit
- Growth rateFast
Common problems
Propagation
Sources
- Taxonomy GBIF #2868241
- Toxicity ASPCA (matched at species level)
- Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.
- Image AI illustration from a photograph by Trevor Van Loon , licensed CC BY 4.0 , via iNaturalist .