Monstera adansonii
Propagation
Stem cuttings – Cut off a 4-6 inch stem piece just after a leaf node. Remove the leaves at the bottom. Let the cut end heal over for 12 hours. Plant in soil, burying node 4". Water well and place in a warm, bright location.
Light
Water
Growth
Temperature
Humidity
Bright, indirect sunlight
Water to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Add water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Fast – may grow up to 2 feet in one season
65-80F
60% and above
About
Also known as a Swiss Cheese Plant, M.adansonii features large deep-green heart-shaped leaves with many oval perforations, like its namesake. The leaves are thick and glossy, and the holes give them an intricate, lacy look. The perforations eventually will spread to split the leaves into sections. This Monstera is a vine that grows 3-5 feet long as a houseplant.
New leaf growth on young plants often lacks holes at first. Leaves are bright-green when they emerge and turn dark green later.
Monstera deliciosa is the more well-known Swiss Cheese Plant; it has massive leaves, greater growth, and more developed fenestrations that split the leaf. M.adansonii is petite compared to deliciosa, and its foliage is delicate.
Other Notes
Will grow up a moss pole or trellis easily. A climbing plant will produce larger foliage.
Photos from Our Community!
Wide variety? Propagating this cutting for personal colection
3 of these babies 😁
these were gifted to me 🤍🌱
I had a shelf incident that almost killed several plants. This adansonii had to be regrown from just a stick since all the leaves were destroyed 😢
Cuttings rooted in water
Finally got my dream cutting. Recently received props from someone locally! I’m time I’ll have props available
I propagated this baby from a couple of cuttings I received late summer 2020. Current photo 7/2021
As soon as I added the pole, this baby went crazy. ❣
given as a trade, trying to rehab 🥴
Rooted and growing in soil
She's absolutely thriving! Lots of props available
Little champion started from a one-leaf cutting from a friend.
Monstera on a stick
I’m so in love with this baby. A lovely wishlist prop from @ribbit92. 2/10 5th leaf spike. 2/1 4th leaf full. 1/3 3rd leaf full.
Another rehab
Stronger together Grow together 💚💚💚 propping an adansonii, siltepecana and a heart leaf ❤
Needed a new one to compare" my rehab andii. Shh!"
Narrow Leaf? Propagating this cutting for personal colection