Swiss cheese plant
Monstera deliciosa · Monsteras · Arum family
Also known as: Split-leaf Philodendron
Easy100–300cmNot pet-safeEdible
Swiss cheese plant care at a glance
Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18–25 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 18–25 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Swiss cheese plant
Possible pests on Swiss cheese plant include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Scale insects. A common disease is Root rot. Swiss cheese plant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Spider mites Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Scale insects Medium
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Swiss cheese plant
- Which pests affect Swiss cheese plant?
- Possible pests on Swiss cheese plant include Spider mites, Mealybugs and Scale insects.
- Which diseases affect Swiss cheese plant?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Swiss cheese plant toxic to cats and dogs?
- Swiss cheese plant is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Swiss cheese plant need?
- Swiss cheese plant has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Swiss cheese plant need?
- Swiss cheese plant prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Swiss cheese plant frost-hardy?
- Swiss cheese plant is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.
- Can you eat Swiss cheese plant?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: fruit.