Swiss Cheese Plant
Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa) is a vine growing 6-10 feet long, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Vine
Height
2-4 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Central America
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18-30°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10-10-10)
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
500-800 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, indoor
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental, air purifier
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Spider Mites, Mealybugs, Aphids.
Improve drainage, reduce watering Prune affected leaves, neem oil spray Increase humidity, neem oil Wipe with alcohol, neem oil Insecticidal soap, neem oil
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Miticides containing abamectin, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Primarily an ornamental plant with air-purifying properties
· Reduces indoor toxins like formaldehyde