How to Grow and Care for Swiss cheese plant

Swiss cheese plant, also known as Fruit salad plant, Ceriman, Mexican breadfruit, Tarovine, Monstera, Split-leaf philodendron

Swiss cheese plant enjoys a balance of bright, indirect light and regular watering, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. High humidity and periodic wiping of leaves to remove dust are special care points that contribute to its health. Adequate drainage and avoiding water stagnation are crucial for preventing root rot.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

Toxic to Human & Pets

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Planting and Growing Swiss cheese plant

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	5.5-6.5
Planting Time	All year round
Hardiness Zones	10-13
Toxicity	Toxic to Human & Pets

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Varieties of Swiss cheese plant

White Variegated Monstera

White Variegated Monstera gets its name from its variegated foliage. Its green leaves have white streaks that usually cover about half the leaf. This plant also produces understated white flowers that are followed by green fruits. This cultivar is a mutation of its parent plant, Monstera deliciosa. The uniquely shaped leaves make this delicate plant a great focal point indoors.

Split-leaf philodendron 'Cheesecak'e

Split-leaf philodendron 'Cheesecak'e is a variegated Monstera that has striking green leaves with white speckling and striping. Its parent plant is Monstera deliciosa. This fast-growing plant is treasured as a houseplant or garden ornamental in warmer regions, particularly for locations with no direct sunlight.

Variegated monstera

Variegated monstera is a Swiss cheese plant named for its unique leaf coloration which features an unpredictable mix of dark-green and white patterning. This rare hybrid is highly prized due to its scarcity and its unique leaf patterns. The reason it’s rare is also the reason it's unique since this white variety produces less chlorophyll and is therefore slow-growing and delicate.

Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation'

Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation' is so-named because it is supplied worldwide by just one Thai laboratory. This expensive and highly valued hybrid is special because of its two-colored green leaves that feature a constellation of white spatters and markings. By contrast, the parent plant has plain green leaves.

Monstera Deliciosa Albo Variegata ‘Contorta’

Monstera Deliciosa Albo Variegata ‘Contorta’ is a variegated Monstera with green leaves that are attractively marbled with white. Its growth form is contorted and its leaves are warped, which explains the name. This slow-growing evergreen is a mutant of its parent plant, Monstera deliciosa, which typically lacks variegation.

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This is a large, evergreen vining plant known for its massive, glossy dark green leaves that can reach 2 feet (60 cm) wide and 3 feet (90 cm) long. The foliage is distinctly lobed and perforated, with characteristic holes throughout each leaf. Stout petioles, ranging from 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) in length, support the leaves, angling them downwards. It can climb with thick, cord-like aerial roots on stems up to 2 inches (5 cm) thick. The unmistakable feature distinguishing this plant includes the junction between the leaf blade and petiole on mature leaves.