Monstera deliciosa

Swiss Cheese Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Ceriman, Fruit Salad Plant, Hurricane Plant, Split Leaf Philodendron, Windowleaf

Family: Araceae Arum


Type Perennial, vine
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color White
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Arbor, container, ground cover, specimen
Height 30' to 70' / 9.20m to 21.40m
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Green
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America