Chaz

5 |42 Reviews

Swiss cheese plant

Monstera Deliciosa; Ceriman; Custard plant; Indian ivy; Fruit salad plant; Mexican breadfruit; Cheese plant

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

• Chaz likes...
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    Light watering

    He likes to dry out a little between waterings. Give him a drink whenever the top two inches of soil feel dry.

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    Medium light

    He’ll be ok in a semi-shaded spot, but he’ll grow much better somewhere that gets lots of light but not direct sun.

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    Humidity

    He likes a moist atmosphere. He’ll appreciate misting every few days, especially when the central heating is on.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Monstera deliciosa

  Nickname

  Cheese plant; Ceriman; Custard plant; Indian ivy; Fruit salad plant; Mexican breadfruit

  Plant type

  Evergreen shrub, indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  50-60cm; 70-80cm; 100-110cm (moss pole); 140-150cm (moss pole)

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if eaten

  Nursery pot size

  14cm; 21cm; 27cm (moss pole); 35cm (moss pole)

• About Swiss cheese plants

  This plant’s latin name, monstera deliciosa, translates as - you’ve probably worked this out - ‘delicious monster’. And isn’t it just. The monster part is likely because of its huge, glossy leaves. The delicious part is because in the wild it bears (apparently) very tasty fruit.

  Chaz is a particularly charming member of the larger category of monsteras, which also includes the mysterious Wallace and glamorous Ziggy.

  The reason its leaves have all those holes is because it’s used to growing in jungle shade. It’s an epiphyte, which means it grows in crevices in large trees. The gaps in its leaves allow the available light to reach the lowest foliage. The holes in the leaves develop as the plant grows larger. If you order the smallest, youngest plant, it may arrive without the signature notches in all its leaves. They'll appear as it matures.

  With its gorgeous foliage it’s a real statement piece, wherever you put it. It’s not hard to take care of and is tolerant of surprisingly low light. It will also love you if you give it a feed with liquid fertiliser once a month in spring and summer. It will help it grow big and strong.

  Please note that the larger two sizes of Chaz come with a moss pole for support (physical, not emotional) and have been trained to have especially dense foliage making it extra leafy.

  Did you know?

  When it grows really large, the Swiss cheese plant grows long, aerial roots. In Peru, these roots are used to make ropes.

  For more care advice about Chaz, check out our complete guide to Swiss cheese plant care.

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  Miguel de miranda

  Chaz is a delicate plant, which took time to adapt to Scotish winter, however is so beautiful. Do not overwater in any case as he likes to dry. Believe on the instructions! He is now completely changing as the sun is brighter!

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  Holly

  Again lovely plant and thriving!

  

  Miguel de miranda

  Chaz is a delicate plant, which took time to adapt to Scotish winter, however is so beautiful. Do not overwater in any case as he likes to dry. Believe on the instructions! He is now completely changing as the sun is brighter!

  

  

  Marie

  Very happy with the quality of the plants I bought - and they are thriving!! I had previously bought other plants from them and will buy more, and they come so well packaged. Very pleased with the product. The after service is excellent.

  

  Ayca

  Gorgeous plant! Be careful it has great drains at the bottom to allow excess water to go.

  

  David Smith

  Excellent

  

  Bernadette

  Lovely plant, super easy to maintain and it looks great.

  

  Rose Scotland

  Chaz has settled in nicely and continues to keep growing happily.

  

  Deb

  This is a lovely delicious monster and already sprouting several new leaves. Not all of the leaves have the holes that are characteristic of this plant - I assume they will develop with time though.

  

  Anil

  Gorgeous and came packaged very well !!!

  

  J Corbett

  Love my cheese plant. It's grown a lot since the purchase.

  

  Joanna

  Beautiful plant, easy to care for and growing really well!

  

  Customer SM

  Arrived very healthy. Thriving in its pot and growing new leaves all the time.

  

  Chloe

  Very healthy and in good condition

  

  Claire

  Like all the plants from Parch Plants, Chad arrived very healthy and is now thriving in my living room!

  

  Natasha Deanna

  My favourite plant ever. It grew loads of healthy leaves and is now massive.

  

  EP

  Amazing plant arrived promptly

  

  Amy

  We absolutely love the quality of our Chaz’

  

  Azalea72

  Beautiful monstera and great quality too

  

  Ele

  Great. Very happy

  

  Victoria

  Can't wait for this little one to grow big and beautiful.

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