Origin
The Monstera deliciosa originates from the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. The plant is particularly abundant in the wild in Panama and Mexico. In these exotic locales, the plant climbs up tree trunks towards the light in the higher tree tops.

Characteristics

The Monstera deliciosa is a plant species from the Araceae family. The plant is commonly referred to as the Swiss cheese plant due to its large, heart-shaped leaves with natural holes. This evergreen plant is characterised by its growth habit as a climbing plant and under ideal conditions can reach up to 20 metres high. A unique aspect of the Monstera deliciosa is that it can produce edible fruits in its mature state.

Care
The Monstera deliciosa requires optimum care to stay healthy. The plant thrives best in an environment with indirect light and a temperature between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. The plant needs sufficient water, but it is important to prevent water saturation, or in other words, too much water. The Monstera deliciosa should also be regularly fed with special plant food, particularly during the growing season.