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Monstera Deliciosa
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Monstera deliciosa

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Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant. The common name "Swiss cheese plant" is also used for the related species from the same genus, Monstera adansonii. The common name "split-leaf philodendron" is also used for the species Philodendron bipinnatifidum.

FamilyAraceae
GenusMonstera
NativeNorth America
LifespanPerennial

History & Culture

History, cultural references, and traditional context for Monstera deliciosa.

Historical Background

Monstera deliciosa, the Swiss cheese plant or split-leaf philodendron is a species of flowering plant. The common name "Swiss cheese plant" is also used for the related species from the same genus, Monstera adansonii. The common name "split-leaf philodendron" is also used for the species Philodendron bipinnatifidum.

    Cultural Significance

    Timeline: Journey Through Time

    Monstera Deliciosa has cultural context that is still being expanded.