Plant Bio

Monstera “Swiss Cheese Vine” is an easy-to-grow houseplant with show-stopper foliage. Each leaf is full of natural oval-shaped holes called fenestration that earn the plant its nickname. Botanists believe that the holes in its leaves help the plant to stand up to high winds and allow light to pass through to the lower parts of the plant in its natural environment. Swiss Cheese Vine loves to climb, and when provided with a stake or trellis, will reward you with larger leaves. Alternately, this vine makes a lovely hanging plant, as without support, the vines will cascade down the sides of the pot.

Monstera “Swiss Cheese Vine” makes a perfect houseplant for both beginners and experts, since it is easy to care for and exotic in appearance. Place it where the plant will receive medium-bright indirect, shield from direct sun and water regularly. Mist regularly to promote climbing.

These plants grow best in indirect sunlight. If it’s in a spot with direct light, limit it to just 2 to 3 hours of morning sun. This plant grows best in peat-based potting soil that has a large drainage hole. The peat helps to trap moisture in the soil without allowing it to become waterlogged. For strong growth, aim for a soil pH of 5.5 to 7.0. Before you water a Swiss cheese vine, do the knuckle test—stick your finger up to the knuckle into the soil to see how wet or dry the soil is. If the soil is nearly dry, water it. Don’t let the soil dry out entirely. Once you’ve potted or repotted the plant, don’t fertilize for four to six months if you’re using a general houseplant potting soil. These soils have slow-release fertilizers already mixed in. From there, fertilize when you water during the summer and spring months, then refrain from feeding during the fall and winter months.

Setup
Comes in wooden base and cylindrical glass vase