{"product_id":"monstera-swiss-cheese-plant-monstera-deliciosa","title":"Monstera deliciosa, Swiss Cheese Tropical Fruit Vine- Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonstera deliciosa, aka Swiss Cheese Plant or Split Leaf Philodendron, is a very ornamental perennial fruiting vine native to tropical Mexico and Central America. It can be grown both indoors and outdoor and regarded as a highly sought after for its exotic fruit and has a unique tropical houseplant. Monstera produces large white showy flowers that yield an amazing tropical fruit that tastes like a combination of mango, banana, and pineapple. The plant is fast-growing and requires very little maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s name comes from the latin word for \"abnormal\", because of it's odd, perforated leaves, often punctured through with holes.  This is known as leaf fenestration. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHardy and beautiful, the Monstera vine has large glossy splitting leaves that can reach an incredible 2-4 ft size themselves.  Growers marvel as the impressive new leaf growth unfurls over 1-2 days. Grown outdoors in the shade, the Monstera plant will thrive for many years. Monstera can grow in a somewhat bushy habit but is also happy climbing up large oak trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Eat Monstera Fruit: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot only does this plant make a statement in your home, it also deserves a worthy spot in your food forest! Monstera produces a rare and delicious fruit that's highly coveted for it's unique tropical flavor. Fruit must be allowed to ripen naturally before eating.  Place it upright in a glass for 2-3 days. When ripe, the inedible outer scaly shell will naturally peel away, revealing the soft edible interior flesh. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type: \u003c\/b\u003ePerennial Evergreen Fruiting Vine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest Season: \u003c\/b\u003eFall, Winter\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMature Size:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOutdoors: up to 70 ft. \u003cbr\u003eIndoors: up to 10 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Moisture:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRequires fertile, moist, loose, well-draining soil. Loves to climb on shady trees.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight Requirements: \u003c\/b\u003ePart Shade, Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSelf-Fertile: \u003c\/b\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Rate: \u003c\/b\u003eFast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eZone Hardiness: \u003c\/b\u003eOutdoors 9+ with frost protection; Patio\/Greenhouse 4+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eOur Monstera is grown from seed and is capable of harvest within 2 years. \u003cbr\u003eNote that the fruit takes almost a year to fully ripen!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant ships in plantable coconut coir pots or recyclable nursery pots! Just pop them in the ground or reuse and recycle. Look in the photos for a pot size guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg height=\"112\" width=\"546\" alt=\"live plant listing policy\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/live_plant_listing_policy.jpg?v=1756018503\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sow Exotic","offers":[{"title":"Medium Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":57012868022432,"sku":"C6-MON-M","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Coconut Coir Pot","offer_id":57012868055200,"sku":"B2b-MON-L","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"X-Large Burlap Pot","offer_id":57012868087968,"sku":"C5a-MON-XL","price":69.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0091\/3637\/3860\/files\/monsteraplantforsalesowexotic_4.png?v=1778595397","url":"https:\/\/www.theplantattraction.com\/products\/monstera-swiss-cheese-plant-monstera-deliciosa","provider":"The Plant Attraction ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}