Monstera deliciosa - Split-Leaf Philodendron/Swiss Cheese

Wow your house guests with leaves that can get up to 2-feet wide with swiss cheese-like holes and splits that resemble a split-leaf philodendron. Please note that Monstera leaves start out solid with no holes or splits, but as they mature, they get their characteristic features. Monstera is a rainforest plant that also makes an ideal houseplant. Grow with a support pole to encourage the roots to climb, and it may grow even taller for you. Monstera can be grown outdoors in frost-free locations where it can grow crazy tall, wider, and can even develop blooms. It also grows an edible fruit, which tastes like a tropical blend of mango, banana, and pineapple. Ensure it's completely ripe before eating to avoid a burning and stinging sensation in your mouth that the unripe calcium oxalate crystals can cause. And don't eat any other parts of the plant, which are toxic. With its split leaves and edible fruit, Monstera deliciosa is one of the most versatile houseplants. Average mature height: 5-8 feet if grown indoors Watering: Allow soil to dry out somewhat before watering Light: Bright indirect light for best results but can tolerate low light Zone: 10-12 if grown outdoors