Description
Split-Leaf Philodendron (Monstera deliciosa)
| Split-Leaf Philodendron |
| Ceriman |
| Mexican Breadfruit |
| Swiss Cheese Plant |
| Hurricane Plant |
| Philodendron ‘Swiss Cheese Vine’ |
| Philodendron Cheesecake |
| Monstera Cheesecake |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | To 75 feet and higher (23 m) |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Juvenile leaves are small and entire without holes or lobes; as they age they produce the fenestration. |
| Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Groundcover |
| Edible Parts: | Fruit |
| Eating Methods: | Raw |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Other: All parts of plant contain calcium oxalate crystals, an irritant to the mouth and esophagus. Toxic to cats and dogs. Fruit should not be eaten until ripe, approximately 1 year. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Other info: Remove seed from berry which contains chemicals that inhibit germination. |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Epiphytic |
