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Monstera deliciosa

Names

Common Names
Swiss Cheese Plant, Split-leaf Philodendron

Growth

Height
79.2–792 inches
Spread
6-12 inches
Growth Rate
1-2 feet per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
No fall foliage color observed

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 10-12
Sunlight Requirements
Ideal sunlight requirement: Partial Shade
Soil Type
Well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 5.5–6.5) soil mix with 4 parts pine bark fines, 1 part perlite, and 1 part coco coir/peat moss
Soil Drainage
Well-draining soil with a drainage layer (such as Aeration Stones) at the base of the planter
Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Summer to Fall

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Stem cuttings, air layering, and division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Does not attract bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, other pollinators, or birds

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Liebm.
Publication
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1: 19 (1849)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Alismatales
Family
Araceae
Genus
Monstera

Synonyms

Monstera borsigiana Monstera lennea Philodendron fenestratum Tornelia fragrans Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana Monstera deliciosa var. sierrana Monstera borsigiana Monstera lenneana Philodendron anatomicum Philodendron pertusum

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024

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