Medium
17 of 44 (39%)
Species
Monstera deliciosa
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Swiss cheese plant
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Growth habit
- Climber
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 44 public plants
- collectors
- 28 collectors
At a glance
What Monstera deliciosa is
The Swiss cheese plant is a climber that grows in tropical rainforests. It is most recognizable by the natural holes that develop in its wide, dark green leaves.
Living with this plant means providing plenty of vertical space. You will find it thrives in a warm, humid spot with access to filtered sunlight.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Bright indirect
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Warm
- Most common humidity
- High
The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause irritation upon ingestion.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Monstera deliciosa
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Forest origins
People living within tropical rainforests observed the plant climbing high into the canopy. The leaves provided shade and shelter in these dense environments.
- 19th century
European arrival
Botanists and collectors brought the plant back to Europe. It became a curiosity in glasshouses and grand conservatories of the era.
- 20th century
Domestic shift
The plant moved from specialized collections into the average home. Growers began to appreciate how easily it could be propagated from simple cuttings.
- 21st century
Modern cultivation
You now see it as a standard choice for indoor spaces. It remains popular because it adapts well to warm, humid living rooms.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 44 public items across collecto.rs.
Bright indirect
12 of 44 (27%)
Warm
10 of 44 (23%)
High
17 of 44 (39%)
Every watering with Foliage Pro at 0.25tsp/1 gal
Most common note across 1 public items
Cultivars
Monstera deliciosa cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Monstera deliciosa
Click a collector to see their full collection. Sorted by how many of this plant they own.
- KKatie5 Monstera deliciosa
- Zharia Washington4 Monstera deliciosa
- miguel4 Monstera deliciosa
- Ashley Miller3 Monstera deliciosa
- KKate2 Monstera deliciosa
- Marian Phillips2 Monstera deliciosa
- Andi Longworth2 Monstera deliciosa
- DDerrick Fraser2 Monstera deliciosa
- Jim Milton1 Monstera deliciosa
- VVeronica Parra1 Monstera deliciosa
- Danny Tran1 Monstera deliciosa
- NNicolas Lau1 Monstera deliciosa
- dereck quock1 Monstera deliciosa
- Rachel1 Monstera deliciosa
- MMalcolm Rostant1 Monstera deliciosa
- Simone Donaldson1 Monstera deliciosa
- Josh Christoffersen1 Monstera deliciosa
- DDani1 Monstera deliciosa
- PPlants R Us1 Monstera deliciosa
- Lily Costilla1 Monstera deliciosa
- Ethan “Golden Boy” Leebs1 Monstera deliciosa
- Anne Cappelletti1 Monstera deliciosa
- Dan Rouse1 Monstera deliciosa
- Stacey Efimov1 Monstera deliciosa
Just added
Recent Monstera deliciosa
The latest public additions across the platform.
Monstera deliciosa
@joshchristoffersen
Monstera deliciosa 'variegata'
@Dwindham
Monstera deliciosa 'Albo-Variegata'
@lily
Monstera deliciosa 'Aurea'
@danny
Monstera deliciosa 'Yellow Marilyn'
@ButtRainbow
Monstera deliciosa 'Albo-Variegata'
@ButtRainbow
Monstera deliciosa 'White Monster'
@Zharia
Monstera deliciosa 'Thai Constellation'
@katiesplants
Monstera deliciosa 'Variegata'
@katiesplants
Monstera deliciosa
@katiesplants
Monstera deliciosa
@katiesplants
Monstera deliciosa
@katiesplants
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Questions
Frequently asked about Monstera deliciosa
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Monstera deliciosa?
Monstera deliciosa is a species in the Monstera genus. Commonly known as Swiss cheese plant, a houseplant, and with a climber growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Monstera deliciosa?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Monstera deliciosa is Bright indirect light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors commonly note: Every watering with Foliage Pro at 0.25tsp/1 gal.
How rare is Monstera deliciosa?
Monstera deliciosa has a healthy collector base on collecto.rs — neither widespread nor especially rare.
What else is Monstera deliciosa called?
Monstera deliciosa is also known as Monstera deliciosa, Monstera deliciosa var. borsigiana, Monstera borsigiana, Philodendron anatomicum, and Tornelia fragrans.
Where can I see real photos of Monstera deliciosa?
Browse public Monstera deliciosa collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Monstera deliciosa on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Monstera deliciosa, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Monstera deliciosa collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.