Botanical Name: Common Names:
Monstera deliciosa Tauerii Swiss Chesse Plant,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs Climbing / Twining, Upright
Description:
A dwarf tropical shrubby climber with dramatic glossy, deeply lobed green leaves that bring a tropical feel to the garden. Perfect for shady positions planted amongst other tropical style plants like Bromeliads and Alocasias. Grows to approx. 2m tall.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Climber / Creeper, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Mealy Bugs, Mites, Scale, Thrips
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Araceae NorthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Green, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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