The Monstera deliciosa is a creeping climber with aerial roots. The plant has a thick stem and large, shiny leaves. Typical of this characteristic leaf are the incisions and holes that appear in them. The large leaves are shiny green and like a place in light shade. In the tropical rainforests where this member of the Arum family grows, it can reach 20 metres in height or length. As the plant ages, more and more holes appear in its leaves and its shape becomes more and more beautiful. A Swiss cheese plant grows in the wilderness around the trunk of another tree. A moss stick simulates the trunk and guides the plant upwards. When the Monstera is a few years old, all kinds of branches appear. These are aerial roots that look for a place to attach themselves. Tie them to the stick and the plant will grow beautifully in height. This way you can keep the plant in good shape. Tip: Keep the moss stick moist so the roots can attach themselves better. Long shoots, unsightly leaves or old stems can be cut off at the sprouting point with a pair of secateurs.

The Monstera Minima looks like the deliciosa but has a smaller leaf. Originally, this plant comes from South Asia. There, the plant can grow up to 6 metres long. The Monstera Minima owes its name to the similarities, but officially the botanical name is Rhapidophora tetrasperma. There is also a clear difference in the manner of growth. With Monstera, the notches and holes in the leaf appear after it has been rolled out. In Rhapidophora the holes with the characteristic notches are already in the young leaf.