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    Home » Gardening

    Monstera Adansonii

    August 9, 2021 by Patti Estep Leave a Comment

    Vines of Monstera adansonii plant.
    Monstera adansonii plant in a white pot.

    Monstera adansonii is quite a bit different from Monstera deliciosa but just as pretty with smaller leaves and a wonderful vining habit. Easy to care for and propagates readily in water.

    Monstera adansonii in a white pot.

    I was given cuttings of this pretty vining houseplant from my daughter. It's been pretty easy to grow and I love the beautiful leaves so I'm sharing it here today.

    Commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant or Monkey Mask, this sweet houseplant is called Monstera adansonii.

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    Not to be confused with Monstera deliciosa as shown below, though some also call it the Swiss Cheese Plant, this monstera is many times smaller in size.

    Monstera deliciosa tropical plant

    Monstera adansonii FAQs

    • It likes bright indirect sunlight like many houseplants. It will grow in lower light conditions but the growth will be slower.
    • Again like many houseplants it requires well-draining soil so make sure you add a little bark or perlite when potting or transplanting.
    • The watering is probably the most difficult. For me, it definitely seems to need weekly watering at a minimum, but often I'll give it a mid-week watering too. You may need to experiment. Just make sure to never let it sit in water. That's a sure fire way to kill just about any plant.
    Monstera adansonii leaves

    Sometimes this plant is mistagged as monstera obliqua. The biggest difference is that monstera obliqua has more holes than leaf material and is more fragile. Monstera obliqua is also very rare so chances are if you are in the nursery you may be looking at Monstera adansonii.

    Plant cuttings in tubes of water on a windowsil.
    Monstera adansonii and other plant cuttings in a propagation station.

    Propagation Tips

    Want a nice full pot? Often when you buy plants in the store or nursery there are several in one pot making them look full and beautiful. But, if you are given a cutting it may not look as great by itself. However, once your original cutting is growing well you can cut some and propagate it in water.

    Close up look at the nodes on Monstera adansonii.

    Cut it just below the node, the brown nubby growth in the picture above, and set it in water. That's where new growth comes from and it will start growing roots from there.

    Once you have a nice set of roots you can pot them in soil but consider using a humidity dome until the roots are established, normally a few weeks. Do this by covering the plant with a plastic bag to keep some of the humidity inside and close to the plant.

    Toxicity

    Monstera adansonii is considered to be toxic to small animals. While it is rarely fatal you should try to keep it out of reach, and if you suspect that it's been ingested by your pet you should seek veterinarian care.

    Monstera adansonii or monkey mask plant vining down a chalkboard.

    This plant is a good one for setting up high and letting it vine down and around the room. You can also train it to grow up using other plants or structures to support it. Either way, it will look wonderful in your home.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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