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Swiss Cheese Plant
Monstera obliqua

Araceae

Oval leaves with perforations splitting the leaf; climbing vines; medium green color; smaller than the split-leaf philodendron

Plant Form or Habit: cascading

Plant Use: pot plant hanging basket

Exposure: low

Flower Color: not important

Blooming Period:

Height: vines

Width:

Foliage Texture: medium

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Allow soil to dry between waterings; bright light helps keep the foliage more perforated; does well on totem poles or in baskets.

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