Common name: Adanson's monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant
Family: Araceae
Origin: South America rainforest
Type: Tropical
Habit: Climbing and vining with aerial roots, grown to be a hanging plant indoors. Train with trellis for climbing habit.
Exposure: Bright dappled light, indirect, will tolerate low light conditions with minimal watering. Be careful with direct sunlight as the foliage can burn easily
Soil: Standard indoor potting soil will do, peat moss a plus, lots of perlite to promote drying down between watering
Problems: Toxic to cats and dogs. Doesn't thrive in dry environments or direct sunlight.
Problems: Toxic to cats and dogs. Doesn't thrive in dry environments or direct sunlight.
Notes: Extremely tolerant indoor species. Prefers not to be over watered, keep it on the dry side between watering.