Monstera deliciosa
Owned by Anne Cappelletti (@AnnIvyApothecary).
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Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Swiss cheese plant
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Species
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Houseplant
- Growth Habit
- Climber
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Propagation Method
- Cutting
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Partial Sun
Origin & Source
- Natural Habitat Location
- Tropical rainforests
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
Monstera
deliciosa
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The *Monstera deliciosa* is prized for its iconic fenestrated leaves, which evolved to allow sunlight to reach lower foliage in the dense rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America. Beyond its popularity as a houseplant, it is known for producing an edible, pineapple-flavored fruit in the wild, which inspired its specific epithet.
Monstera
deliciosa
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The *Monstera deliciosa* is prized for its iconic fenestrated leaves, which evolved to allow sunlight to reach lower foliage in the dense rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America. Beyond its popularity as a houseplant, it is known for producing an edible, pineapple-flavored fruit in the wild, which inspired its specific epithet.