مونستيرا (نبتة الجبنة السويسرية)
Monstera (Swiss Cheese Plant)
Monstera deliciosa
Foliage plantLarge (90–150 cm)Air purifyingToxic to cats and dogs
Large split and holed leaves; the icon of tropical interiors.
Varieties
- Standard
- Thai Constellation (variegated)
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Care level
- Easy
Riyadh tip
Bright indirect light keeps the splits coming; in a dim room the new leaves come out small and solid.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsToxic to cats and dogs
DogsToxic to cats and dogs
Toxic (calcium oxalate crystals): mouth irritation, drooling, vomiting.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
Give it a moss pole and it will climb and produce bigger, more split leaves. The jungle look next to a bird of paradise.
Extra large (over 150 cm)عصفور الجنة الأبيض (ستريليتزيا نيكولاي)
Bird of Paradise (Giant White)
Strelitzia nicolai
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
Toxic to cats and dogs
Small (up to 40 cm)أنثوريوم (نبتة الفلامنغو)
Flamingo Plant (Anthurium)
Anthurium andraeanum
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
Toxic to cats and dogs
Extra large (over 150 cm)فيكس ليراتا (فيكس الكمان)
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Needs experience
May cause mild upset
Small (up to 40 cm)مونستيرا أدانسوني
Swiss Cheese Vine
Monstera adansonii
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs