Monstera Adansonii 'Swiss Cheese'

The Monstera Adansonii, affectionately known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is the perfect way to bring a slice of the tropical rainforest right into your living room. You will love how quickly this vigorous vining houseplant grows, easily trailing from a hanging basket or climbing a moss pole up to 3 to 8 feet long indoors. Those signature holes, or fenestrations, in its deep green leaves are not just beautiful—they are a brilliant evolutionary trick that allows wind and dappled light to pass through the dense jungle canopy. Bringing one into your home adds an instant, striking texture to any room, giving you that lush, indoor-jungle feel with surprisingly little effort.

To keep your Swiss Cheese Plant thriving and producing those iconic leaf holes, place it in a spot with bright, indirect sunlight. A few feet back from an east- or south-facing window is ideal, as harsh direct rays will scorch the delicate foliage, while too much shade will cause new leaves to grow completely solid. Water the plant thoroughly when the top two inches of soil feel dry to the touch, and always let the pot drain completely so the roots can breathe. A quick word of advice for animal lovers: this specific plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, so you will want to display its magnificent trailing vines on a high shelf or in a hanging planter, safely out of your furry friend's reach.

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