Swiss Cheese Plant

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Swiss Cheese Plant features emerald, evergreen, heart-shaped foliage. As it matures, this peculiar-looking perennial develops holes in the leaves that mirror a slice of, yes, you guessed it, iconic Swiss cheese. Otherwise known as Swiss Cheese Vine, Five Holes Plant, and Adansons Monstera, this attractive, minimal-fuss plant is certain to be the topic of conversation in your home. This fast-growing plant originated in South and Central America and adores climbing. Grown indoors in warm temperatures and high humidity, this tropical native will do well in a pot or a hanging basket.Best Locations For Growing Swiss Cheese PlantSwiss Cheese Plant thrives in any room with bright to medium indirect light, warm temperatures ranging from 60 to 85F, and high humidity of 50% or higher. Any room, such as a bathroom, possessing these conditions should prove ideal.Swiss Cheese Plant, however, is toxic to people and pets so make sure you keep this plant away from little hands and Maxs or Milos little paws.Swiss Cheese Plant Sunlight RequirementsSwiss Cheese Plant prefers bright to medium indirect light. Any room with south-facing, west-facing or east-facing windows will suffice; however, since Swiss Cheese Plant is susceptible to sun damage, place this plant several feet away from any direct light. Swiss Cheese Plant CareA 6-inch or 8-inch pot is a good-sized starter home for your new Swiss Cheese Plant. This evergreen perennial prefers well-draining, moist soil with a pH ranging from 6.1 to 7.3. A good houseplant potting soil amended with peat moss and sand/perlite/coco coir should suffice as its new abode.While Swiss Cheese Plant does not require frequent pruning, dead leaves should be trimmed in order to promote growth and prevent disease. If your goal is shorter stems, you can trim back the vines to the lengths you prefer. With respect to repotting, this fast-growing evergreen vine, will normally need to be repotted every couple of years, preferably at the beginning of the growing season during spring. Simply repot your Swiss Cheese Plant in a pot that is one to two inches bigger than the old pot.Also, if one Swiss Cheese Plant is simply not enough and you desire more? This plant can be propagated by using stem cuttings or air division.Watering Swiss Cheese PlantSwiss Cheese Plant is a humidity-tolerant evergreen that is susceptible to overwatering and underwatering. As a result, to prevent fungal disease while simultaneously providing adequate amounts of water to this plant, check for moisture prior to watering. Simply insert your finger 1 to 2 inches into the soil. If the soil is dry, then, water. If not, then wait one to two days to conduct another moisture check.Feeding Swiss Cheese PlantFeed your Swiss Cheese Plant a balanced fertilizer at half-strength once a month except during this plants dormant period, or the winter months. Watch, however, for leaves that are turning brown. This may be an indication of over-fertilizing.

Swiss Cheese Plant InformationLight Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium LightCare Requirements: EasyWatering Requirements: Average - When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: NoKid Friendly: NoAir Purifier: HighHabit: ClimbingGrowth Rate: FastMature Height: 10 feetMature Spread: 1-3 feetFlowering: NoFlower Color(s): NoneFlower Shade/Description: Grown for FoliageFragrant: Foliage Type: Foliage Color(s): Green