Monstera deliciosa | Swiss Cheese Plant (P21)
Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, is a popular houseplant appreciated for its large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves with characteristic perforations or fenestrations. Originating from the rainforests of Central America, this plant is not only a decorative gem, but its unique leaf shape has made it iconic in the world of indoor plant enthusiasts.
Why We Like It
- Distinctive fenestrated leaves offer a tropical and contemporary aesthetic.
- A robust grower, it can be a statement piece in interior spaces.
- Adaptable to various indoor conditions, making it relatively easy to care for.
What to Know
- Thrives best in bright, indirect light, but can tolerate some shade.
- Prefers a well-draining potting mix and should be watered when the top few centimeters of soil are dry.
- While it appreciates humidity, it's adaptable to average home humidity levels.
- Regularly clean the leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and maintain its shine.
- As it grows, it may need support, like a moss pole or trellis, to climb.
Foliage Colour
- Deep green with natural holes or "windows."
Flowering Months
- In its natural habitat, it produces flowers that develop into an edible fruit, but it rarely flowers indoors.
Eventual Height and Spread
- Height: Indoors, it can reach 2-3 meters, but this is dependent on available space and care. In its natural habitat, it can grow much larger.
- Spread: 1-2 meters, depending on pruning and training.
Delivery information
Click and Collect: Please allow up to 24 hours for us to pick and process your order. As soon as we have picked your order we will phone you and arrange a time to collect it.
An Post (Seeds Only) €4.00
A postal fee of €4.00 applies for any seed order. It does not apply to bulbs or seed potatoes or large boxes of wildflower seeds.
Nationwide Shipping Max Weight 27kg (including Northern Ireland) €9.00
This offer applies to most of our products online such as Christmas, plants, gardening, aquatic and pet products. Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed. In this instance, a member of our team will contact you. Our courier company delivers Monday to Friday and not weekends.
Pallet Delivery For Dublin and Parts of Kildare €25.00
If you have ordered compost, furniture that we stock here in Newlands, BBQ or if your order is overweight or bulky, we will personally deliver to Dublin and parts of Co. Kildare or 25Km radius from where we are based.
Pallet Delivery Nationwide €59
(For counties outside of Dublin & Kildare) If your order is overweight or bulky or fragile and your shipping address is not based in Dublin or Kildare then we will ship your order by pallet.
