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Healthy Monstera Adansonii Baby. A perfect monstera adansonii baby for your indoor houseplant collection.
Monstera Adansonii XL by Plant Circle – XL, Approx. 160.0cm height by Plant Circle – 27.0cm Pot
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Monstera Adansonii

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Monstera Adansonii (Monstera adansonii) is a species evergreen climbing plant with a trailing habit and roots that cling to supports. Its relatively small, thin leaves have distinctive enclosed oval fenestrations (holes) that enlarge when the vine is trained to climb, so it suits hanging displays or a moss pole for fuller foliage. Note it contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic if chewed, so take precautions around pets and children.

Plant size
Height
12 cm
Pot Size
6 cm
Care
Easy
Light Needs
Indirect light
Watering Needs
Medium
Quantity

In Stock

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Plant care at a glance

Care factor Monstera Adansonii
Botanical name Monstera adansonii
Common name Swiss cheese vine, Swiss cheese plant, Adanson's monstera, Monkey mask, Five‑hole plant, Monkey mask monstera, and Monstera Adansonii
Difficulty Easy
Light Indirect light
Humidity Medium
Best for Hallway, Office, Kitchen, Bedroom, Bathroom, and Living room

Compact vining plant with distinctive holey foliage

Monstera Adansonii shows relatively small, ovate to broadly heart‑shaped leaves that are thinner and more sub‑leathery than the big split‑leaf monsteras. Each blade carries oval, enclosed holes (fenestrations) arranged along the midrib and blade, giving a lacy, light‑filled appearance. Stems are slender and glossy, with aerial roots and a semi‑gloss finish that reads delicate compared with the thicker leaves of Monstera deliciosa.

Indoors this species behaves as a true vine: juvenile leaves often emerge whole or with tiny holes, and the familiar larger, more perforated leaves develop as the plant matures and climbs. When trained up a pole or trellis the vine tends to produce bigger, more fenestrated foliage; left to trail it usually keeps smaller, juvenile leaves. Low light will also limit hole development, while better light and vertical support encourage mature form.

In everyday ownership expect a responsive, vining habit that benefits from support and moderate humidity to keep margins healthy. One trade‑off is that to get the pronounced, holey adult leaves you need brighter light and a climbing surface—without those it often remains in a juvenile, non‑fenestrated state. Note also these plants contain calcium oxalate crystals and can irritate pets or children if chewed.

This is the plain green species, commonly available in trade while variegated selections and true M. obliqua forms are collector‑level rarities. Choose a smaller Baby size for a small shelf, desk or grow‑on option; larger pots give a fuller display and greater visual impact when used with a support.

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Healthy Monstera Adansonii Baby. A perfect monstera adansonii baby for your indoor houseplant collection.
Monstera Adansonii

Size: Baby - P6 H12

Healthy Monstera Adansonii Baby. A perfect monstera adansonii baby for your indoor houseplant collection.
Monstera Adansonii XL by Plant Circle – XL, Approx. 160.0cm height by Plant Circle – 27.0cm Pot
Healthy Monstera Adansonii Baby. A perfect monstera adansonii baby for your indoor houseplant collection.
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Monstera Adansonii XL – XL, Approx. 160.0cm height – 27.0cm Pot Default Title 1

Plant questions, answered

How does Monstera adansonii differ from Monstera deliciosa and true Monstera obliqua?

Monstera adansonii has smaller, thinner leaves with enclosed oval fenestrations, unlike M. deliciosa which produces much larger leaves with deep marginal splits. True M. obliqua is rarer and shows a far thinner, lace‑like lamina with denser holes. Practically, use leaf size, thickness and whether holes split to the margin to tell them apart.

Will my Monstera adansonii develop the characteristic holes (fenestrations)?

Fenestrations typically increase as Monstera adansonii matures and climbs a vertical support. Juvenile leaves can be entire or sparsely perforated, and low light or purely trailing culture often keeps foliage small and non‑fenestrated. For larger, more fenestrated leaves, provide brighter indirect light, humidity and a moss pole or trellis.

Is Monstera adansonii safe around pets and children?

Monstera adansonii is toxic if chewed or ingested because it contains calcium oxalate crystals (raphides). Contact can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and skin or mucosal irritation. Keep the plant out of reach of curious pets and children and seek veterinary or medical advice if ingestion occurs.

What size will I receive and which indoor spots suit each option?

Variants are offered as Baby (P6 H12) in a 6 cm pot and XL (P27 H160) in a 27 cm pot. The Baby suits a small shelf, desk or grow‑on option; the XL is for a fuller display with greater visual impact. Current availability varies; the Baby is in stock while the XL shows no inventory at present.

How can I avoid common misidentification when buying a 'holey' Monstera?

Check leaf thickness, hole density and the pattern of perforations: Monstera adansonii has a sub‑leathery but noticeably thinner blade with oval holes enclosed by leaf tissue. R. tetrasperma shows deep lobes rather than enclosed holes, and many plants labelled 'obliqua' are actually adansonii. Inspect leaves closely before purchase.

Plant care guide

Light
Bright, indirect light; avoid hot direct afternoon sun. Low light commonly results in smaller, less fenestrated leaves.

Water
Moderate — keep evenly moist with periods of surface dry‑down; avoid persistent waterlogged soil.

Soil and repotting
Soil and repotting guidance are not specified in the source.

Humidity and temperature
Prefers moderate to high humidity (50%+ helps leaf appearance and prevents edge browning). The source does not specify a temperature range.

Feeding
No species-specific feeding instructions are provided in the source.

Growth and support
Evergreen hemiepiphytic vine that naturally climbs (produces aerial roots). Indoors it is commonly grown trailing from hanging baskets or trained to climb; climbing on vertical support (moss pole, trellis) encourages larger, more fenestrated leaves.

Common concerns

Overwatering → root rot and yellowing leaves; insufficient light → small, non‑fenestrated juvenile leaves; low humidity → brown leaf margins; pests (mealybugs, spider mites, scale) on stressed plants; frequent market misidentification with other 'holey' monsteras.

Pet safety
Contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals (raphides); toxic/irritant if chewed or ingested — can cause oral irritation, drooling, vomiting and skin/mucosal irritation. Take precautions around pets and children.

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