

Meet the plant
Holey-leaved Swiss cheese vine to hang
Monstera adansonii · also known as Swiss cheese vine, monkey mask, adansonii
Native to Central and South America
A climbing vine with heart-shaped leaves full of natural holes, giving it the nickname Swiss cheese vine. It is believed that while it thrives in your home, you'll never be short of money.
- A full Monstera adansonii in a 14cm hanging basket, ready to trail.
- Leaves full of natural holes make a lacy, eye-catching cascade.
- It is believed that while it thrives in your home, you'll never be short of money.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Medium to bright indirect light near a window, out of direct sun. It tolerates lower light for a while, but give it a brighter spell now and then.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Medium to bright, indirect
- Water
- Keep evenly moist
- Humidity
- Moderate to high
- Temperature
- 16 to 28°C
- Soil
- Airy, chunky mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Fast vine
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Hang it in medium to bright indirect light.
- Keep the soil evenly moist, never soggy.
- Trim straggly stems to encourage fuller growth.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Small leaves, few holesToo little light or humidity. Move it brighter and raise humidity.
- Yellow leavesOverwatering. Let the top few centimetres dry first.
- Brown, crispy edgesDry air or too dry. Water more evenly and mist.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 14cm hanging basket. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Can I train it to climb?
Can I train it to climb?
Yes, give it a moss pole and it will climb with bigger leaves.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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