Monstera Deliciosa | Swiss Cheese Plant

Monstera plants make a fantastic gift and are easy to care for.  This plant loves a bit of bright sunshine but not too much direct sunlight – think of their natural home, some light coming though the treetop canopy but mostly pretty shaded by the treetops.  Mine loves life with a bit of early morning sun and a shadier afternoon.     

 Monsteras grow aerial roots to help them draw nutrients as they grow so it’s good to give her something to grab onto like a moss pole.   

Take care not to overwater and check that the soil has dried out before watering. Her leaves will usually droop a little when she’s thirsty so you’ll know when she needs a drink.   

 As with all our houseplants, Daisy is named after an inspiring woman. This time, it’s writer and comedian Daisy-May Cooper.  I first found her in BBC3 comedy This Country (a must-watch) and her brutally honest and hilarious instagram has been making me laugh for the last few months!             

 Monsteras aren’t great for cats as they can cause irritation if eaten so you’ll need to keep it out of the way of your fluffy feline!   

This one’s a 12cm diameter pot with an overall height of 13cm – recommend choosing decorative pots a couple of cm larger than the plastic growing pot.            

Wash with warm soapy water when required.