Monstera deliciosa, Swiss Cheese Plant

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Monstera deliciosa, aka Swiss Cheese Plant or Split Leaf Philodendron, is a very ornamental perennial fruiting vine native to tropical Mexico and Central America. It can be grown both indoors and outdoor and regarded as a highly sought after for its exotic fruit and has a unique tropical houseplant. Monstera produces large white showy flowers that yield an amazing tropical fruit that tastes like a combination of mango, banana, and pineapple. The plant is fast-growing and requires very little maintenance.

It’s name comes from the latin word for "abnormal", because of it's odd, perforated leaves, often punctured through with holes.  This is known as leaf fenestration.  Hardy and beautiful, the Monstera vine has large glossy splitting leaves that can reach an incredible 2-4 ft size themselves.  Growers marvel as the impressive new leaf growth unfurls over 1-2 days. Grown outdoors in the shade, the Monstera plant will thrive for many years. Monstera can grow in a somewhat bushy habit but is also happy climbing up large oak trees.

How to Eat Monstera Fruit: 
Not only does this plant make a statement in your home, it also deserves a worthy spot in your food forest! Monstera produces a rare and delicious fruit that's highly coveted for it's unique tropical flavor. Fruit must be allowed to ripen naturally before eating.  Place it upright in a glass for 2-3 days. When ripe, the inedible outer scaly shell will naturally peel away, revealing the soft edible interior flesh. 

Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Fruiting Vine

Harvest Season:
Fall, Winter

Mature Size:
Outdoors: up to 70 ft. 
Indoors: up to 10 ft.

Soil & Moisture:
Requires fertile, moist, loose, well-draining soil. Loves to climb on shady trees.

Light Requirements:
Part Shade, Shade

Self-Fertile:
Yes

Growth Rate:
Fast

Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9+ with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+

Propagation:
Our Monstera is grown from seed and is capable of harvest within 2 years. 
Note that the fruit takes almost a year to fully ripen!

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18 reviews
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    Sharicka
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 months ago
    5 Stars

    healthy plant can’t wait to see how big it gets

  • R
    Rhonda
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    4 Stars

    To soon don't know how it will grow

  • RM
    Ralph M.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Woah fast!

    My package got here literally the next day after it shipped. Very securely packaged and it arrived in very good shape. Looking forward to setting it to climb my giant mulberry tree!

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    Sunette P.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Excellent shape, well and neatly packaged.

    Plant came in excellent shape and has adjusted well, so happy we finally found an online plant shop that really delivers! It was a bit smaller than expected but hopefully it grows up nicely.

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    Jessica
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 years ago
    My plant arrived in no time after the week processing.

    It was packaged really really well no damage and looked amazingly healthy (even though it was left outside for about 8 hours after seeing my new niece).

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