Monstera adansonii, commonly known as the Swiss cheese vine or monkey mask, is one of the most popular aroids in cultivation. Its heart-shaped leaves develop increasingly dramatic fenestrations as the plant matures, especially when given something to climb. Fast-growing, forgiving, and endlessly rewarding, it suits beginners and collectors alike. Give it amoss poleand bright indirect light, and it will repay you with impressive growth.

Origins
Native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America,Monstera adansoniiis a hemiepiphyte that starts life on the forest floor before climbing into the canopy. Training it up asupportrather than letting it trail will produce significantly larger leaves.

Soil and Substrate
OurMonstera and Philodendron Premium Potting Mixis peat-free, hand-blended in Yorkshire, and formulated for climbingMonsteras.