The less often seen “other Swiss Cheese Plant”,  Monstera adansonii (aka Monstera friedrichsthalii) has an unmistakably bizarre leaf form.  It is often misidentified as Monstera obliqua.

Natural holes appear almost immediately- the leaves are on average about 5-6″ long, but will get considerably larger on mature plants allowed to climb.

This plant has a fast moving vining habit- it prefers bright light / part sun, humidity and rich organic soil.  Plant it against something it can climb on and watch it get big. Creates a very exotic jungle look.

Can also be grown as a houseplant in a pot or hanging basket. Very cool!

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The less often seen “other Monstera”, Monstera adansonii  has an unmistakably bizarre leaf form.  Monstera friedrichsthalii is a synonym. (It is often incorrectly referred to as Monstera obliqua)

Natural holes appear almost immediately- the leaves are on average about 5-6″ long, but will get considerably larger on mature plants allowed to climb.

This plant has a fast moving vining habit- it prefers bright light / part sun, humidity and rich organic soil.  Plant it against something it can climb on and watch it get big. Creates a very exotic jungle look.

Can also be grown as a houseplant in a pot or hanging basket. Very cool!

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When young, the leaves are solid- if left to climb, the leaf form will morph to a massive size with curved serrated edges and “swiss cheese” holes throughout.

This plant also makes a tasty edible fruit, thus the name “Deliciosa”.  Fruit appears on mature climbers.

Not fussy about cold, just give it something to climb and plenty of water, fertilizer and light. Also makes an excellent indoor houseplant near a sunny window.

Easy to grow, this special hybrid alocasia has one of the biggest leaves in the world.  In the tropics they use big alocasia leaves as an umbrella!

Hybridized from particularly strong growing parents by Lari Ann Garner of Aroidia Research.

Loves Sun to Part Sun, moist rich organic soil and humidity.

I have grown these to MASSIVE sizes in Melbourne Beach.  Keep on the dry side over winter to avoid any fungus/rot problems if the weather gets real cold.