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Monstera deliciosa (Ceriman, Swiss Cheese Plant, Monster Fruit,Split-leaf Philodendron)

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Arales
Family: Araceae
Genus: Monstera
Species: Monstera deliciosa
 
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  • Climber
  • Houseplant
  • Ornamental
  • Tropical
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  • 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m)
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  • Green - Medium
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  • Wall/Trellis
  • Greenhouse
  • Indoor
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  • Partial Shade
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  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
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Netty (13946)
Frank (2698)
  purpleinopp (8118)
ophelia (28)
gardenpixie (10)


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Other names for this plant:
Philodendron pertusum



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