Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask' Plants GrowTropicals

Swiss Cheese Vine

Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask'

Name: Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask'
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: MONSADANMONKMASK12
Price: 5.99 GBP
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£12.99

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The perfect soil Monstera & Philodendron Premium Potting Mix · 2.5L · £4.99

Description

Monstera adansonii, commonly known as the Swiss cheese vine or monkey mask, is one of the most popular aroids in cultivation. Its heart-shaped leaves develop increasingly dramatic fenestrations as the plant matures, especially when given something to climb. Fast-growing, forgiving, and endlessly rewarding, it suits beginners and collectors alike. Give it a moss pole and bright indirect light, and it will repay you with impressive growth.

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How to care for Swiss Cheese Vine

Give me bright light out of the midday sun and water me when the top of my soil feels dry.

In their words

What our customers say

Arrived just like the photos - maybe even fuller. Healthy, well-acclimated, and straight into my collection with no issues.

Emily P.

Flawless leaves, stunning variegation, and clearly cared for by experts. It’s already a talking point in my home office.

James R.

Hard to find rare plants that are pet-safe. Ours arrived in perfect condition and looks amazing without any worry.

Sophie L.

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About Swiss Cheese Vine

Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask' is an easy-care houseplant. It needs bright indirect light, watering once the top 2 to 3cm of compost has dried out, a little extra humidity and a minimum temperature of 13°C. It is harmful to pets and small children if eaten.

Good for

Living Room Kitchen

Care level

EasyChallenge

Easy care

Light

ShadeFull sun

Bright, indirect light

This plant grows best in bright, indirect light or dappled shade. Keep it away from direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves. For healthy growth and vibrant foliage, place it near a north-facing or east-facing window where it will receive plenty of filtered light. Read moreShow less

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Watering

Evenly moistDries out fully

Let the top few centimetres dry out

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water your plant when the top 1/3 to 1/2 of the soil feels slightly dry, and always ensure the pot has good drainage. Avoid soggy soil or standing water, and do not let the plant dry out completely, as steady moisture is essential for healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Humidity

Average homeHigh humidity

Prefers a little extra humidity

This plant will tolerate normal household humidity, but performs best with slightly higher levels. Like all tropical plants, good humidity levels help support healthy growth and keep the foliage healthy. If you have a particularly dry home, grouping plants together can help to increase humidity. Read moreShow less

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Temperature

Keep above 13°C · Happy at normal room temperature

This plant grows best in warm temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Keep it away from cold draughts and avoid temperatures below 15°C, as cooler conditions can stress the plant and affect healthy growth. Read moreShow less

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced fertiliser from spring to autumn, and let it rest over winter.

Soil & Substrate

Our Monstera and Philodendron Premium Potting Mix is peat-free, hand-blended in Yorkshire, and formulated for climbing Monsteras.

Growth habit

Climbing →

Plant type

Aroid →

Toxicity

Harmful if chewed or swallowed. Keep it out of reach of pets and small children, and wash your hands after pruning.

Origins

Native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, Monstera adansonii is a hemiepiphyte that starts life on the forest floor before climbing into the canopy. Training it up a support rather than letting it trail will produce significantly larger leaves.

Also known as

Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask'

Genus

Monstera →

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do fenestrations develop?

Fenestrations typically develop once the plant reaches maturity and is actively climbing. The more light it receives and the higher it climbs, the larger and more fenestrated the leaves become. Training it up a support pole is the most reliable way to encourage them.

Does this plant need a support pole?

Yes, this plant will benefit from additional support. As a natural climber, it produces larger, more impressive leaves when given something to grow against. A moss pole or coir support is ideal. You can find our full range of plant supports here.

Does my plant come with a pot?

Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.

How big will my plant be when it arrives?

Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.

What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?

There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.

What should I do when my plant arrives?

First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.

Will my plant survive being shipped?

Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.

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Rated by real customers

Customers praised this healthy houseplant as a "quirky little showpiece" and conversation starter. Reviews consistently highlighted excellent packaging, with plants arriving in great condition. Many noted abundant new growth and described it as "much bigger than expected." While most were thrilled, two customers mentioned damaged leaves and bent pots upon arrival.

Best quality and best condition of any plants I've bought online. Faultless!
Really quirky little showpiece and a good conversation starter.
A lovely healthy mini with lots of leaves and strong new growth coming.

5 stars: 33 (94%)
4 stars: 2 (6%)
3 stars: 0 (0%)
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Stunning plants

Good quality plants.
And packing is brilliant

Monkey Mask

Excellent service as always and a lovely healthy mini Monstera with lots of leaves and strong new growth coming. Thanks again for another smashing plant and an easy and pleasant purchase

Bought as a gift for

Bought as a gift for my daughter. She loves it!
Very well packaged and in good condition. was a bit bigger than expected!

Nice sized plant- cultivated well

Came with soooo many leaves- already got new ones coming out

Top company

Looks so healthy woth new growth. My trusted website

Thanks grow tropicals I love

Thanks grow tropicals I love my new plant.

Even better than expected

Love it, thank you! :green_heart::sparkles:

A little wonder!

Wonderful plant I received, I cannot wait to see it grow! Very well package, beautiful & healthy plant.

Really quirky little showpiece and a good conversation starter. Another plant that I liked more than I thought I would. Looks amazing on our dinner table 😍

12cm

Arrived in good condition and has started growing.

First order and was really impressed plants were healthy and lush! Packaging was absolutely great as well never had a plant ordered online packed like that..

Overall I am happy with my order.
I am a bit gutted that some of the plants i ordered have arrived with damaged leaves and pots are all bent out of shape.
Outside of these issues i am very pleased with my order.

Very nice

Very nice

Good

Healthy plants, well wrapped

Very pleased

Very pleased with this plant. Not seen one before, now one of my favourites

Perfect

Best quality and best condition of any plants I’ve bought online. Packaged carefully. Faultless!

Excellent

Arrived in excellent condition, well packaged and looks great! Will order more!

Monstera Monkey mask

Excellent thanks

Fab price for the size

Purchased 2 in the black Friday deal and they were much bigger than expected so very happy.

Perfect plant

As always this healthy plant arrived well packaged so it arrives in good condition. I am looking forward to growing this plant on. My only complaint is that this wonderful company has turned me into a house plant addict.

Beautiful

Super bushy and great value for money. Really healthy with lots of new leaves growing

Monster mask.

Purchased to replace a plant that wasnt doing too well. Now producing plenty of new growth. Happy with my purchase.

I good condition, I love it

Fantastic

Excellent sized plant, new growth already. Brilliant quality and good potting medium.

Perfect. . . . . .

My plants came beautifully packaged, a great deal of care was taken, snd it showed.
The plants themselves are in great condition they are already thriving, s great addition to my now growing hobby.

My go-too plants place!

Fantastic healthy plants and the most helpful staff you could ask for!

Gorgeous

Lovely plant, arrived quickly, and securely wrapped for protection. I will definitely be buying more plants from you!

Great plant looks fantastic

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Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask'

£12.99

Monstera adansonii 'Monkey Mask'

Plant Size Guide

5–8cm

Mini

9–11cm

Small

12–14cm

Medium

15–18cm

Large

19+cm

Extra Large

How to care for Swiss Cheese Vine

What our customers say

About Swiss Cheese Vine

Good for

Care level

Light

Watering

Humidity

Temperature

Feeding

Soil & Substrate

Growth habit

Plant type

Toxicity

Origins

Also known as

Genus

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything about Monstera

Plants delivered the way they deserve

Packaged with Care

Perfect for Gifting

Sustainability at Heart

Rated by real customers

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