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Monstera adansonii
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The genus Monstera is named from the Latin word for \"monstrous\" or \"abnormal\", and refers to the unusual leaves with natural holes that members of the genus have. Its popular name as a houseplant of \"Swiss cheese plant\", commonly stated to refer to the \"eyes\" or holes which develop in its leaves similar to the holes in some Swiss-type cheeses.<\/p>\n

Wild seedlings grow towards the darkest area they can grow until they find a tree trunk, then start to grow up towards the light, creeping up the tree. (Wikipedia<\/i>)<\/p>\n

PLEASE NOTE: These plants are Toxic To Dogs and Cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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An Indoor plant that does best in the morning sunlight, or all day in indirect sunlight, and rotate occasionally.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Prefers a moist, but not waterlogged soil. Allow the topsoil to dry before watering again, about once every week.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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3-5 feet as a houseplant, and up to 13 feet as a vine or trellis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t

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Very good as a houseplant, but be mindful not to over water.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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