Swiss Cheese Vine care guide
Monstera adansonii
Short version: bright indirect, and water when top 2–3 cm dry. The full care profile is below, and it is the same data PlantRx uses to build this plant's watering schedule inside the app.
Swiss Cheese Vine care at a glance
| Light | Bright indirect |
|---|---|
| Water | When top 2–3 cm dry |
| Soil | Chunky aroid mix |
| Humidity | Medium–high |
| Temperature | 64–81°F |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets if chewed |
How often should you water a Swiss Cheese Vine?
When top 2–3 cm dry. That is the single thing most likely to kill it — more houseplants die from the watering can than from anything else. In PlantRx, saving this plant to your garden turns that line into a dated reminder that shifts with your local forecast.
How much light does a Swiss Cheese Vine need?
Bright indirect. Keep the soil (chunky aroid mix) and humidity (medium–high) matched to that, and hold the room between 64–81°F.
Is Swiss Cheese Vine safe for cats and dogs?
Toxic to pets if chewed. PlantRx gives three separate verdicts — people, dogs and cats — on every plant it reads. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice: if an animal or child has eaten any part of a plant, call a vet or a poison line rather than relying on an app.
Grower's note
Climbs happily up a trellis; the holes get bigger as it matures.
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