General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: 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
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Epiphytic

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Common names
  • White Variegated Borsigiana
  • Swiss Cheese Plant
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Monstera deliciosa
  • Synonym: Monstera borsigiana
  • Synonym: Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana
Also sold as:
  • Borsigiana Albo-variegata

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Location: Moncton, NB, Canada
Date: 2023-03-27
Immature plant
Location: Moncton, NB, Canada
Date: 2023-04-12
Location: Del Norte Calif amongst the redwoods in my greenhouse
Date: 2016-06-17
Monstera deliciosa 'Albo Variegata'
Location: Del Norte Calif amongst the redwoods in my greenhouse
Date: 2012-11-12
Monstera deliciosa 'Albo Variegata'
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