Swiss Cheese Plant — Houseplants
Monstera deliciosa
Sun or part shade, moderate watering — happiest indoors.
- Sun
- Part sun
- Water
- Medium
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H1b
- Season
- all year
- Height
- 400–800 cm
- Spacing
- 250 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
Growing notes
Grows to 4-8 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart.
Toxic to pets
Swiss cheese plant is harmful to people if eaten: chewing any part releases needle-like crystals that burn the mouth and throat and can cause swelling, and the sap irritates skin and eyes, so wear gloves and keep it away from children. Dogs and cats that chew it get the same burning mouth, drooling, sickness and difficulty swallowing. If a person chews or eats any, rinse the mouth and get medical advice; if a pet does, ring your vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person (999 in an emergency); your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal