SPECIES CARE GUIDE

Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa)

Use this guide as a starting point for caring for this species at home.

Lighting

Give it moderate to bright indirect light. Variegated forms generally benefit from a brighter spot than solid green plants.

Water thoroughly, then let roughly the top quarter to third of the mix dry before watering again.

Choose an organic-rich potting mix that drains freely.

It prefers higher humidity. Use a humidifier if the room is dry.

Keep it in a warm room, roughly 60–85°F.

Repot in spring if the plant has outgrown its container.

This is a climbing vine. Give it a sturdy support as the stems grow and the leaves get larger.

Take a stem cutting that includes a node and growth bud, or propagate by layering.

Toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Insoluble calcium oxalate crystals can cause mouth irritation, drooling, and trouble swallowing. Keep out of reach.

This guide covers the care details documented for this species in the NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox.