The Exubia Plant Library
Scientific Name
Monstera Deliciosa
Optimal Temperature Range
15°C – 27°C
Pet Friendly?
No, Monstera Deliciosa is highly toxic to pets.
Low Maintenance?
No
Family
Araceae (Arums)
Nicknames
Swiss Cheese Plant, Fruit Salad Plant, Mexican Breadfruit, Ceriman, Custard Plant, and the Split-Leaf Philodendron.
Region of Origin
Southern Mexico, Southern Panama
Optimal Light Level
400-foot candles
Average Height
140cm – 160cm
Did you know? .
The aerial roots of the Monstera are often used to make furniture.