Swiss Cheese Vine: Care for the Hole-Leafed Climber
Monstera adansonii
Swiss Cheese Vine care: trailing tropical plant with perforated leaves, smaller than Deliciosa. Loves humidity and filtered light.
Characteristics
The Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera adansonii) is a tropical climber with elegant oval leaves with characteristic holes, smaller and more delicate than its cousin Deliciosa. It loves bright indirect light, rich well-drained soil and high humidity. Grows fast trailing from hanging pots or climbing up moss poles.
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
