General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: Scrambles and climbs 6 to 12 feet or more
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Fruit: Showy
Edible to birds
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Groundcover
Edible Parts: Fruit
Eating Methods: Raw
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Split Leaf Philodendron
  • Swiss Cheese Plant
  • Mexican Breadfruit
  • Ceriman
  • Windowleaf
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Monstera deliciosa
  • Synonym: Monstera borsigiana
  • Synonym: Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana

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