Mazhar Botanic Garden

Monstera adansonii Schott

Swiss Cheese Plant

Family: Araceae
Genus: Monstera
Species: adansonii
Sample code: EGY-MBG-000300
English name: Swiss Cheese Plant
Native: Central and South America
Country: South America Central america
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen climbing up to 3-5 m tall The Swiss cheese plant  gets its common name from its large, heart-shaped leaves that develop holes as the plant ages (in a process called fenestration) This makes the leaves resemble Swiss cheese

Ornamental plant.  

Calla dracontium GMey, Monstera imrayana Schott

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Texture: Moist
Fertility: High
Drainage: Well drained
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Partial shade
Propagation: Cuttings
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 12
Located in: Glass house

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