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Monstera 'thai constellation'

Monstera deliciosa

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Monstera 'thai constellation'
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How to care

Monstera deliciosa, also known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a popular tropical houseplant known for its large, glossy leaves with unique splits and holes. It thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and ensure good drainage.

Light Preference

  • Part Shade

Propagation

  • Cutting

Life Cycle

Perennial

Lives for more than two years.

Hardiness Zone

10a

-1.1°C – 1.7°C

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Leaves

  • Evergreen
  • Cream
  • Green
  • Variegated

Flowers

  • Showy
  • White

Toxic to

  • LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
  • LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
  • LeafHumansMild · Ingestion
  • LeafHumansMild · Skin contact

Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.

Edible parts

The fruit of Monstera deliciosa, often referred to as the 'delicious monster' or 'fruit salad plant', is edible when ripe. It is known for its unique flavor, which is a combination of pineapple and banana.

Informational only — not a guarantee that a part is safe to eat. Missing data does not mean a plant is inedible.

Taxonomy

Order
Alismatales
Family
Araceae
Genus
Monstera

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