Monstera 'thai constellation'
Monstera deliciosa
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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
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