{"product_id":"swiss-cheese-plant-monstera-adansonii","title":"Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera adansonii)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe video on this product page shows our current batch of Swiss Cheese Plants available for purchase.\u003cspan\u003e You can see the actual batch we are selecting from, including their current size, fullness, and trailing growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Cheese Plant (\u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a tropical vining houseplant known for its distinctive green leaves filled with natural holes called fenestrations. With its lush foliage and trailing growth, it looks beautiful cascading from a shelf or hanging planter—or it can be trained to climb a moss pole or trellis as it grows.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour plant arrives \u003cstrong\u003efully rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot and shipped in soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it easy to bring home and begin acclimating to your indoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne healthy \u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e in a 4-inch nursery pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrailing growth from our current batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully rooted and shipped in soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully selected for health, fullness, and proper moisture before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur product photos and video show the current batch from which we select your plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause plants are living organisms, natural variations in size, fullness, vine length, leaf shape, and fenestration are expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Ship Rooted in Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship our plants rooted in their nursery pots rather than bare root whenever possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping established roots in soil helps protect the root system during transit, reduce transplant shock, and avoid adding immediate repotting stress while your plant is adjusting to a new environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMonstera adansonii Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright indirect light is ideal. Avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sunlight, which may scorch the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of soil begin to dry. \u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e appreciates more consistent moisture than drought-tolerant houseplants, but the soil should not remain constantly saturated or waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse an airy, well-draining potting mix that can retain some moisture without becoming waterlogged. A chunky aroid-style mixture containing materials such as potting mix, orchid bark, and perlite works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefers moderate to higher humidity but can adapt to typical indoor household conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWarm indoor temperatures around 65–85°F are ideal. Protect from cold temperatures and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot pet safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monstera species contain insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and should be kept out of reach of cats, dogs, and small children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrailing or Climbing Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e is a vining tropical plant that can be displayed in different ways as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the vines cascade naturally from a shelf or hanging planter for a beautiful \u003cstrong\u003etrailing houseplant\u003c\/strong\u003e, or provide a moss pole, trellis, or other support and allow it to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts characteristic fenestrated foliage gives \u003cem\u003eMonstera adansonii\u003c\/em\u003e its popular common name, \u003cstrong\u003eSwiss Cheese Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCarefully Packaged for Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plant is carefully secured before shipping to help minimize movement and protect its foliage and trailing vines during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the plant and its size, we may use protective paper, support materials, or corrugated inserts for additional stability and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Weather Shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor plants traveling through freezing temperatures, we highly recommend adding a \u003cstrong\u003e96-hour heat pack\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants shipped through freezing conditions without appropriate cold-weather protection may experience cold damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery plant is naturally unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize, fullness, vine length, leaf shape, and fenestration may vary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe number and size of fenestrations can vary from leaf to leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotos and video show the current batch from which plants are selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour plant is shipped fully rooted in soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerald Houseplants","offers":[{"title":"4in","offer_id":51461131665572,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/3157\/7508\/files\/IMG_6444.jpg?v=1788114954","url":"https:\/\/emeraldhouseplants.com\/es\/products\/swiss-cheese-plant-monstera-adansonii","provider":"Emerald Houseplants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}