Split Leaf Philodendron Monstera Deliciosa Fruit. Swiss cheese plant is one monstera nickname that references to those holes. Those leaves in the right environment develop holes.
According to uc master gardener annie kempees monstera deliciosa also known as split leaf philodendron and commonly called the fruit salad plant is a species of flowering plant native. The plant may be confused with philodendron bipinnatifidum as they have similar leaves and growing habits. It has a glossy green leaves that are pinnately split and perforate with rectangle holes.
It has a glossy green leaves that are pinnately split and perforate with rectangle holes.
It is the only ornamental aroid also grown for its fruit. It is native to tropical regions of north and south america and can grow to 70 feet tall. 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. Another is split leaf philodendron.