--- title: "Help! Picked up this guy- labeled as a Swiss cheese philodendron. But…" description: "Help! Picked up this guy- labeled as a Swiss cheese philodendron. But I’m reading so many conflicting things- is it actually a monstera? Are they truly…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/TK_1zXsTQaO13byBCbtyDg?language=nl" community: "Anything about plants" author: "Katydid" published: "2024-10-09T19:50:54.395423Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7m9esKpiO4-h5gP_EfpRVFYqOrHmFH_JUpNdshr2Z4s/N3xUXaBOT_SG-3MBkrYWJA.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=nl) / [Anything about plants](https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg.md?language=nl) # Help! Picked up this guy- labeled as a Swiss cheese philodendron. But… _Geplaatst door Katydid op 2024-10-09_ Help! Picked up this guy- labeled as a Swiss cheese philodendron. But I’m reading so many conflicting things- is it actually a monstera? Are they truly difficult to care for like planta claims or easy like everything else I read? Any and all tips very appreciated! ![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/7m9esKpiO4-h5gP_EfpRVFYqOrHmFH_JUpNdshr2Z4s/N3xUXaBOT_SG-3MBkrYWJA.webp?size=large) ## 6 reacties ### Claire reageerde op 2024-10-09 I have one like this! I keep it in my window seal at home and only water once a week or so! Mine is thriving! Yours is so pretty too! -Claire ![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4T4o-yChG6Nxt4Ap8N-OxzUVj89_zlikE7cov9fJIwk/4AoipWImSLak82hV3eBapA.webp?size=large) ### Plant Father reageerde op 2024-10-09 it’s a monstera adansonii, possibly the laniata subspecies if it’s sparkly / shimmery underneath. i wouldn’t say they’re easy to care for but not difficult either. water when the soil is at least halfway dry to avoid overwatering or root rot, and transplant to a coarse, aerated mix like one intended for orchids or succulents when you feel is appropriate. i give mine extremely diluted fertilizer every watering and this helps support vigorous growth. i see you have the plant in a window, which is probably perfect as long as it doesn’t get direct sun all day. they like high humidity, so may be difficult to grow in dryer areas like the western united states. the most important thing for a healthy adansonii is consistent environmental conditions. i’ve noticed these plants hate change, so i would suggest not relocating it unless absolutely necessary. #### Katydid antwoordde op 2024-10-09 Thank you! Exactly the breakdown I was hoping for #### Plant Father antwoordde op 2024-10-09 no problem! i would also recommend rotating your plant and adding a stake or trellis behind it so it has something to lean on. they can be grown trailing/crawling but will have larger leaves and faster growth with a support. your monstera has a face, the leaf side, which should point towards the light source, and a back side with aerial roots or nubs, which should face the support. it may be helpful to find a video online for a more thorough, visual explanation. ### Plant Lives Matter reageerde op 2024-10-09 Yes, this is Monstera adansonii. I wouldn’t say it’s super difficult to care for, but it does need humidity elevated typically. I used to have one, and I kept it in a bathroom with a skylight. Unfortunately, it got a bit leggy because they typically need more light, but it did live. I had another one I kept semi-hydro in a shady location, and it seemed to be pretty healthy though it didn’t grow much. I decided to give up on this plant and try again when I can grow it on a moss pole and have it grow gigantic leaves! Side note: this is why I prefer binomial nomenclature as opposed to common names because this is definitely not a philodendron. Very misleading sometimes! #### Katydid antwoordde op 2024-10-09 Very misleading! Recently bought a pothos also labeled as a philo and it’s so confusing for a newbie like me. Thanks for your response☺️ --- _De Planta-community (https://getplanta.com). Iedereen kan meelezen. Om te posten, reageren en liken, download de Planta-app: https://getplanta.com/download_