Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa Liebm. · Araceae

Toxic to pets

Swiss Cheese PlantCutleaf PhilodendronHurricane PlantCerimanMexican BreadfruitCut-leaf-philodendron

Care

• LightMedium / part shade – Bright indirect
• WaterLet the top inch dry
• HumidityAverage household
• Temperature18°C – 29°C
• DifficultyEasy
• SoilAroid mix
• FertilizingMonthly, growing season

Size & habit

• Mature height (indoor) 2–3 m
• In the wild 9–21 m
• Habit ClimbingVining
• Growth rateFast

Pet toxicity

• Catstoxic
• Dogstoxic
• Horsesunverified
• Source ASPCA, matched at species level
• Clinical signsOral irritation, intense burning and irritation of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.

Common problems

Spider mitesRoot rotMealybugs

Propagation

Stem cuttingAir layeringWater propagation

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