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Monstera deliciosa

Budding
·2 min read·Planted Feb 2026
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The iconic Swiss cheese plant, known for its dramatic fenestrated leaves. A centerpiece of my indoor garden.

Care Log

May 2025: Repotted using Indoor Soil Mix - showing new growth within 2 weeks.

Care Requirements

Light: Bright indirect light. Direct sun burns the leaves; too little light stunts fenestration development.

Water: When top 2-3 inches of soil are dry. Yellowing leaves = overwatering. Drooping = underwatering.

Humidity: Appreciates 60%+ humidity but tolerates normal household levels.

Soil: Well-draining mix - see Indoor Soil Mix.

Growth Notes

  • New leaves emerge from the central growth point
  • Fenestrations (holes) develop as the plant matures
  • Aerial roots can be trained to climb a moss pole
  • Propagates easily from stem cuttings with nodes
Monstera deliciosa foliage showing mature glossy leaves with internal oval holes and deep splits extending inward from their margins.
Mature Monstera deliciosa leaves can have both internal holes and deep edge cuts, visible here; these are useful identification features described by University of Minnesota Extension, Monstera deliciosa. Photograph by Peter A. Mansfeld, Monstera deliciosa, CC BY 3.0; unaltered.

Further reading

  • University of Minnesota Extension

    Monstera deliciosa

    Identify a viable propagation cutting and understand why a node is needed for new growth.

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