Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera deliciosa · Araceae (Arum family)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Leaf Morphology
Leaf Type
Simple, evergreen
Shape
Cordate to ovate with deep pinnate lobes and internal perforations (fenestrations)
Margin
Entire, deeply lobed
Arrangement
Alternate on thick stems with prominent petioles
Venation
Reticulate with a prominent midrib and primary lateral veins
Key Features
Large, glossy green leaves featuring characteristic deep lateral splits and prominent holes near the midrib
Description
A climbing evergreen epiphyte with thick, woody stems producing aerial roots and massive leathery leaves.
Habitat
Tropical rainforest understories in bright, indirect light, rich organic soils, and high humidity
Native Range
Native to tropical rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America; widely cultivated globally as an indoor ornamental plant
Identified on 10/14/2026