The Swiss Cheese Plant, Sometimes Known As A Split-leaf Philodendron Is Not Actually A Philodendron But A Tough Epiphytic Vine That, When Happy Climbs Like Jack On His Beanstalk. The Broad Leaves Split And Have Comedy Cheese Like Holes Appear As The Plant Matures. The ‘Deliciosa’ Translates To ‘delicious’ Referring To The Edible Fruit. The Genus, ‘Monstera’ Is Named From The Latin Word Meaning Monstrous.
#common-names: Swiss Cheese Plant, Cutleaf Philodendron, Mexican Breadfruit, Hurricane Plant, Split-leaf Philodendron, Delicious Monster, Monstera Deliciosa, philodendrum
