Monstera deliciosa

 
 
Botanical Name: Monstera deliciosa
 
 
 
 
Common Names: Monstera, Swiss Cheese Plant, Split-leaf Philodendron
 
 
 
 
Native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, these plants have glossy, heart shaped leaves which develops its unique splits in its maturity.
 
The Monstera deliciosa is a large popular easy-care houseplant. These plants are native to the jungles of Mexico, Panama, and India, have big glossy heart-shaped leaves that, as the plant matures, split from the leaf edge to the center vein. These slits in the leaves are called cuts. The slits in the leaves will appear as the plant matures.