Monstera Adansonii Care | How to Grow Swiss Cheese Plant

18.08.2023 - 05:15 / balconygardenweb.com / admin

The Swiss Cheese plant might have a quirky name but remains one of the most spectacular plants. With ample green perforated leaves, it will make for a fantastic addition to your indoor garden. Let’s have a look at the Monstera Adansonii Care.

Growing Swiss Cheese Plant in the soil is a pretty straightforward process.

The best way to propagate the Swiss cheese plant is with cuttings in both soil and water. 

As it is a tropical plant, it thrives best in warm temperatures with bright, indirect light. Place it near an east-facing window where it will get some mild morning sun and bright light for the rest of the day. Avoid keeping the plant in harsh sunlight.

For the best growth, go for good quality potting mix. The plant does best in the pH range of 5.5-7.0. We also have a detailed article on how to make an awesome potting mix for plants at home here. 

Always keep the soil well-watered so that the plant is constantly moist. However, this doesn’t mean that you drench the soil wet. Keep a close eye on the topsoil and the moment it feels dry to the touch, water the plant. 

The plant does best in the temperature range of 60-75 (15-25 C). For the best growth, make sure that you are maintaining the right humidity levels. Misting the foliage is one way to do it.

You can also keep the pot on a tray filled with pebbles and water. Getting a humidifier is also a good idea.

You don’t have to fertilize the plant for close to the first growing season if you have used a good-quality potting mix. After that, use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted half to its strength once every 4-6 weeks.

Being a climber, keeping it pruned will make sure it stays in the shape you want it. Also, snip away the damaged leaves and stems from time to time. Spring