Monstera Deliciosa

Scientific Name: Monstera deliciosa
Common Names: Swiss Cheese Plant, Fruit Salad Plant
Native to: Tropical rainforests of Central America

Monstera deliciosa is one of the most iconic indoor plants, instantly recognisable by its large, glossy, split leaves. Loved for its dramatic look and easy-going nature, it’s a favourite for creating a lush, jungle vibe indoors. In the wild, Monsteras can grow enormous, climbing up trees with their aerial roots, but as a houseplant they adapt beautifully to pots and trellises.

🌱 Care Instructions

• Watering: Moderate – Water when the top 5–7 cm of soil has dried out. Keep soil evenly moist in spring and summer but reduce watering in winter. Always ensure the pot has good drainage.

• Sunlight: Moderate – Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate partial shade. Avoid direct, harsh sun, which can scorch leaves.

• Growth: Quick – Fast-growing in the right conditions, often producing new leaves every few weeks in spring and summer. Indoors, they can reach 2–3 metres tall with support.

Extra Tips

• Provide a moss pole or trellis to support climbing and encourage larger leaves with more fenestrations (splits).

• Wipe leaves regularly to remove dust and keep them glossy.

• Fertilise every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertiliser.

• Can be propagated easily from stem cuttings in water or soil.

• Toxic to pets if ingested, so keep out of reach of cats and dogs.