What is the difference between Monstera and Monstera deliciosa?

Monstera Deliciosa's name comes from a fruit that it produces which people have deemed delicious! But the Deliciosa is from a different family of plants altogether.

Monstera Deliciosa

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Size

6 Inch Pot

6 Inch Decor Pot

10 Inch Pot

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Elevate Your Indoor Space with the Iconic Monstera Deliciosa Swiss Cheese Plant

Monstera Deliciosa Adds Bold Foliage and Tropical Flair to Your Home

The Monstera Deliciosa is a fast-growing tropical houseplant with large, glossy leaves and unique natural holes that give it its iconic look. Easy to grow and dramatic in appearance, it's a top choice for stylish, low-maintenance indoor greenery.

The joys of watching a Monstera leaf slowly unfurl simply cannot be compared! Your plant will ship with mostly solid green leaves. As the plant matures, the heart shaped leaves will start to produce fenestrations or the leaf holes that give this houseplant its nickname of “Swiss Cheese”. Each leaf is unique with glossy green color and cuts or ribbons where the perforated leaves split.

Native to tropical rainforests, it is easily adaptable to indoor growing and makes lovely home decor. Growing quite large in the wild, it’s good to keep in mind that you will need some room to grow the Monstera plant indoors and have it thrive. Additionally, this philodendron plant grows tall and will need support such as a moss pole or trellis to climb upon.Grown indoors, you typically won’t see the philodendron Monstera flower. But if you grow Monstera deliciosa outdoors you can see beautiful flowers and edible fruit.

Monstera Deliciosa Care

With easy care and little maintenance, an indoor Monstera deliciosa is hard not to add to your plant collection! Monstera deliciosa plants like room temperatures that stay warm and humid around 65-80 F. Feel free to mist the leaves to enhance the humidity just like it would receive in the wild. Monstera deliciosa pruning can help to keep your plant to the desired size and shape.

Growers across the United States in USDA hardiness zones 9 and up can grow this tropical plant outdoors all year long.

Monstera Deliciosa Light Requirements

The large leaves of mature Monstera deliciosa plants require lots of bright indirect light conditions to thrive. Luckily, having holey leaves helps the light filter through to the bottom branches and leaves. Choose a sunny window with lots of indirect light. A south or east facing window is best. Too much sun can cause leaf scorch or burn.

How Often to Water Monstera Deliciosa Plants?

Monsteras are quite drought tolerant once established. We recommend watering once weekly or whenever the potting soil feels dry to touch. Too much watering can cause your plant to have wet feet or root rot which isn’t recommended for optimal growth.

How Big Does Monstera Deliciosa Grow?

An outdoor monstera deliciosa size at maturity can grow up to 30 feet tall if left untamed. This is uncommon when grown as indoor house plants. Indoors, the split leaf monsteras can grow up to 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. The Monstera deliciosa growth rate is up to 1-2 feet per year. An annual application of slow release fertilizer during the active growing season will help to increase growth.

Why Perfect Plants is Better

As a family-run farm since 1980, Perfect Plants grows Monstera Deliciosa with expert care under Florida sunshine. Each plant is nurtured by hand and shipped straight from our greenhouse to your door healthy, happy, and ready to thrive in your home.

We love Monstera deliciosa Swiss Cheese plants for their low maintenance qualities and ability to brighten any room!

*Disclaimer: Monstera leaves are toxic to cats or people if ingested.

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Your plant will come in a 6 inch pot and may need to be repotted shortly after arrival. Repotting monstera is a good idea if the plant is root bound and freshen up the soil to give new nutrients. The right pot size for monsteras would be 2-3 times bigger than the plant pot it is currently in. Monstera plants prefer to be slightly root bound and aerial roots may start to form around the edges. It is totally normal and adds to the aesthetic appeal of this unique plant. Additionally, some plants may produce “pups” or baby monsteras that you can keep growing in the same pot or propagate into a new pot to give to friends.

What Is the Best Soil for Monstera Deliciosa Plants?

Perfect Plants has just what you need. Try out our Organic Aroid Potting Mix which is a well-draining soil that is rich in nutrients! Our potting mix is specially made with extra perlite and pine bark to create a chunky blend great for draining away excess moisture. Be sure to choose a container with a drainage hole to allow water to drain away from the roots.

At Perfect Plants Nursery, we stand behind every tree, shrub, and flower we grow. Every order is protected by our 30-day plant guarantee, ensuring your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive. For extra peace of mind, our optional 1-Year Extended Warranty covers your plants against death and disease for a full year. Unlike many online nurseries, Perfect Plants ships directly from our family-run farm, so you’re backed by growers who care about your success long after your plants leave our greenhouse. Grow with confidence knowing your investment is protected from the start.

Botanical Name

Monstera deliciosa

Sunlight
Partial Sun / Partial Shade

Flower Color
Cream

Foliage Color
Green

Mature Width
3-4 ft

Mature Height
4-6 ft

Growing Zones Indoors

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FAQs for Monstera Deliciosa

Monstera can handle low light conditions. It is recommended to provide them with at least 3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monstera is a very well-known houseplant for its amazing beauty and easy care.

Monstera does not like direct sunlight, as this can cause the leaves to burn.

Monstera deliciosa likes room temperatures that stay warm and humid around 65-80 F. Feel free to mist the leaves to enhance the humidity just like it would receive in the wild.

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