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 an 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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Swiss Cheese Vine is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Swiss Cheese Vine with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and tropical climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
Note that it is toxic to cats and dogs, so site it away from pets that chew.
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