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Swiss Cheese Plant - Description
- Indoor Swiss Cheese Plant
- AKA Mexican Breadfruit Plant, Hurricane Plant
- Latin Name: Monstera Deliciosa
- Large Houseplant
- Will Need Space to Grow
- Native to Mexico & Panama
- Large, Glossy Green Leaves
- Type: Evergreen Perennial
- Pot Size: 21 cm
- Current Height: 70cm
Swiss Cheese Plant - Characteristics
- Older leaves are deeply incised
- Younger foliage is heart shaped
- Large bold glossy leaves
- Evergreen plant
- Medium height indoor plant, reaching 2m if allowed
- Moderate growth rate
- Hardiness: Tender plant
Swiss Cheese Plant - Uses
- Excellent houseplant
- Looks great on its own as a specimen
- Great for filtering & cleaning air
- Removes toxins from air
- Medium sized plant
- Will give instant impact in home or office
Swiss Cheese Plant - Care Instructions
- Tropical plant
- Likes moist soil conditions
- Keep soil damp
- Best to water from the base, using a pot saucer
- Happiest in shade
- Likes warm conditions
- Ideal temperature: Above 17°C
- Dust down leaves every month to aid photosynthesis
- Try to avoid big temperature fluctuations
- Soil: Peaty or multipurpose compost
- Keep indoors
- Feed twice a month
- Baby bio or seaweed feeds are best
