Monstera adansonii care

Monstera adansonii needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Monstera adansonii
Other names: Swiss cheese vine, Five holes plant
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it in bright indirect light. Keep it out of direct sun, which burns the thin leaves.
Soil check: Every 5 to 9 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: High humidity
Feeding: Feed once a month in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel 2 to 3 cm below the top?

Push a finger 2 to 3 cm into the soil. Feel if it is dry, damp or wet.

Dry: no soil sticks to your finger. Water the plant.
Damp: a little soil sticks to your finger. It feels cool. Do not water yet.
Wet: soil sticks to your finger and feels soggy, or you see water. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use a loose, airy mix. Mix potting soil with orchid bark and perlite.

Small leaves with few holes mean low light. Move the plant to a brighter place.
Brown, crispy edges mean dry air or dry soil. Raise the humidity.
Give the stems a moss pole or a trellis to climb. Climbing plants grow larger leaves.

Toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets and children.