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Monstera obliqua 'Leichtlinii'

Also Known As

  • Buckshot Ivy
  • Shotgun Ivy
  • Swiss Cheese Ivy
  • Swiss Cheese Plant
  • Window Leaf

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4'-12'
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Monstera obliqua 'Leichtlinii' plant details

Monstera obliqua 'Leichtlinii' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. Grows well with bright shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monstera obliqua 'Leichtlinii'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: araceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 4 FT - 12 FT - tall
Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monstera obliqua 'Leichtlinii'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A popular heirloom indoor plant with large dark green tropical foliage that is full of holes like Swiss Cheese. Swiss Cheese Plant will readily cling to a support or it can be allowed to spill from containers, and in hanging baskets. An easily grown and enjoyable indoor plant. Swiss Cheese Plant is also known as the Swiss Cheese Philodendron but it is actually a species of Monstera.

Gardening facts about Monstera obliqua 'Leichtlinii' plant

How to Grow Monstera obliqua 'Leichtlinii'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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aka Monstera adansonii var. laniata, Monstera friedrichsthalii, Monstera Plant, Swiss Cheese Plant, Swisscheese Philodendron

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10b-12

Size

Height: 1'-20'

Width: 1'-20'

  • bright shade - mostly shade
  • regular
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aka Cheese Plant, Split-leaf Philodendron, Swiss Cheese Plant, Windowleaf

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 4'-40'

Width: 4'-10'

  • bright shade - shade
  • regular
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Perennial, Vine, Aroid

Zones

10a-12

Size

Height: 2'-23'

Width: 2'-23'

  • bright shade - mostly shade
  • regular
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Plant Type

Perennial, Aroid

Zones

10b-11

Size

Height: 4'

Width: 4'

  • mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Swiss Cheese Plant, Variegated Mexican Breadfruit

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

Zones

10a-11

Size

Height: 3'-8'

Width: 4'

  • mostly sun - shade
  • regular
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