Monstera Deliciosa Split Leaf Philodendron. Split leaf philodendron swiss cheese plant or windowleaf monstera deliciosa is a tropical plant native to rainforests of central america from southern mexico to panama and commonly grown as a foliage houseplant it was introduced into cultivation in england in 1752. There are so many common names for this plant.
Monstera deliciosa split leaf philodendron a large vining plant that can sprawl across the ground or cling to tree trunks or structures to climb 20 feet or more on 2 inch thick stems that have thick cord like aerial roots and hold huge 2 foot wide by 3 foot long dark green glossy leaves held angling downwards on 2 to 3 foot long stout petioles. There are two true species of philodendron that also go by the name split leaf philodendron. A split leaf philodendron grows rapidly and often has leaves that are up to 3ft.
There are so many common names for this plant.
People everywhere are also mistakenly calling it a split leaf philodendron. Native to the rainforests of central america the monstera deliciosa plant is also known as the tropical split leaf philodendron this climbing evergreen is a popular easy to grow houseplant and a favorite of many interior designers for both residential and commercial spaces. The split leaf philodendron monstera deliciosa also known as the swiss cheese plant gets its name from the notches on its leaves. There are two true species of philodendron that also go by the name split leaf philodendron.
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