About Monstera adansonii Schott
Monstera adansonii Schott, commonly called the "Swiss cheese plant", gets its common name from the large, oval-shaped perforations found on its leaves. This species has characteristic heart-shaped leaves with a somewhat thick, waxy texture. As a houseplant, it reaches 3–5 feet (0.9–2 m) tall; when grown as a vine, it can reach up to 13 feet (4.0 m) tall. Adanson's monstera is an easy-to-care-for houseplant that prefers bright, indirect sunlight and well-draining soil. Some cultivars, including 'Archipelago', have variegated leaves. Four subspecies are currently recognized: Monstera adansonii subsp. adansonii, M. adansonii subsp. blanchetii, M. adansonii subsp. klotzschiana, and M. adansonii subsp. laniata. In the wild, this plant can be found in the West Indies, specifically on Antigua, Grenada, Saba, St. Kitts, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tobago, and Trinidad. It is quite common near river valleys at lower elevations.
