Monstera deliciosa

Monstera deliciosa is a perennial plant of the Araceae family, native to warm tropical rainforests in Mexico, Central America, Peru and Ecuador. This decorative beauty is a climbing plant that clings with aerial roots of brownish color. It is known by its unique foliage consisting of large and green leaves with deep splits and holes. These glossy leaves can measure up to 1 m. All parts of this easy-to-grow plant are toxic to people and animals (because of the high concentration of oxalic acid) except for the ripe fruit. The greenish-white fruit can be edible after one year of ripening. Monstera rarely flowers indoors, but produces white small flowers outdoors.

Datasheet

Common Name	Swiss cheese plant, Monstera/ Mexican breadfruit/ hurricane plant
Botanical name	Monstera deliciosa
Family	Araceae
Life Cycle	Perennial
Foliage	Evergreen
Basic Colour	white
Height	60 -> 600 cm
Habitat	Warm tropical rainforests from Mexico, Central America, Peru and Ecuador
Altitude	500 – 2200 m
Bloom Time	July – August
Plant Type	Shrub, climber, Ornamental, indoor, toxic
Fruit Type	Cluster of berries
different tolerances	Hardy
Used Parts	Whole plant
Plant Uses	Pharmacopeae, Culinary, Ornamental
Active substances	Oxalic acid
USDA Zone	10 (-1), 11 (+4), 12 (+10)
Sun Exposure	light shade
Soil pH	Neutral, Acidic
Soil Moisture	Moist, drained
Soil Type	Sandy, Clayey, Peaty
Propagation	By sowing, by Cuttings, by division,
Germination	Tell us
Pests/ Diseases	Red spider, mealybug,

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