A trailing or climbing aroid with smaller leaves riddled with oval holes, giving a delicate lace effect. Lovely spilling from a basket or scrambling up a pole.
At a glance
- Plant type: Indoor plant
- Mature size: 1.5 m tall
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Swiss Cheese Vine
Botanically, Monstera adansonii is a fast-growing indoor plant in the Araceae family. It reaches around 1.5 m tall at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Swiss Cheese Vine
Swiss Cheese Vine suits tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot.
Soil & planting
Most soils suit Swiss Cheese Vine provided drainage is reasonable. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Swiss Cheese Vine does best with regular, moderate watering. Refresh mulch and provide a modest balanced feed at the start of spring. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Swiss Cheese Vine in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Swiss Cheese Vine in the garden
Swiss Cheese Vine earns its place for pots and courtyard containers and hanging baskets. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Swiss Cheese Vine with plants that share its preference for regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
Buying Swiss Cheese Vine
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