Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa
Description | A houseplant classic, beloved for the holes and splits the leaves develop with age. Give this big plant plenty of room to grow in bright, indirect light. This plant climbs trees in the wild, so some support from a trellis or pole can be beneficial. |
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Light | Bright Indirect Light |
Watering | Let soil to dry slightly before watering |
Blooms | Prized for foliage |
Mature Size | Can reach 6 to 8 ft tall indoors. |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
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Care | Use well-draining potting soil. Provide medium to bright indirect light. Can benefit from filtered water or water left out overnight before using. Prefers humidity. Feed sparingly in spring and summer, once a month at most. Do not feed in fall and winter. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: ALL

Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Grow Indoors in All Zones
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
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Emerald Desert Nursery 7499 Road L. 5 N.w.
Quincy, Washington 98848 -
Lowe's 1400 E. Yonezawa Blvd.
Moses Lake, Washington 98837 -
THE SEED CUPBOARD NURSERY 12543 ROAD H SW
ROYAL CITY, Washington 99357
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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.