Description
Monstera adansonii wide form, commonly known as Swiss Cheese Plant, is a fast-growing climbing aroid loved for its broader leaves and more pronounced fenestrations compared to narrow or “little swiss” forms. This variety brings a fuller, more dramatic tropical look to any indoor space.
Perfect for hanging baskets, shelves, or climbing up a moss pole, Monstera Adansonii will produce larger leaves with more defined holes as it matures, especially when given support. Its easy-care nature and lush growth make it a favorite for both beginners and collectors.
Care Tips
Light: Bright, indirect light
Humidity: Ambient indoor humidity, benefits from 50%+
Water: Allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry between waterings, then water thoroughly
Soil: Well-draining, chunky aroid mix
Native Habitat & Growth Style
Monstera adansonii is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, where it grows as a climbing aroid in warm, humid forests. It naturally attaches to trees and climbs toward filtered canopy light. This growth pattern is what gives Monstera adansonii its signature trailing or climbing form indoors. Recreating these conditions at home with warmth, indirect light, and something to climb helps encourage larger leaves and more dramatic fenestrations.
Why You’ll Love It
- Wide-form leaves with a fuller shape and more pronounced fenestrations
- Fast-growing and easy-care tropical climber
- Perfect for moss poles, shelves, or trailing displays
Emmy’s Tip
If you want bigger leaves and more dramatic holes, give this one something to climb early. I like to use a moss pole and secure the vine as it grows, that support makes a huge difference in how mature the foliage looks.
