Plant Care Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

Reviewed by: Kiersten Rankel | Last Updated: 09/24/2024

4.7 out of 5 (9 experiences)

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower
Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves

About Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

The Swiss Cheese Plant is named for its characteristic leaves with holes resembling swiss cheese! The holes in Monstera leaves let water drip close to the roots, and they absorb the scattered beams of sunlight that make it down through the forest canopy ☀️.

Taxonomy

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'
Monstera
Araceae
Alismatales

How to care for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

💦 Water

How often to water your Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

Water needs for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'
0.5 cups
every 9

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Monstera adansonii 'Laniata': 3ft from a window
3ft or less from
a window

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' Light Requirements →

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' →

Best Pots for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' →

When and How to Successfully Repot Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' →

What Are Healthy Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' is native to Central America.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Monstera adansonii 'Laniata', since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 5
Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 4
Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 3
Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 2
Monstera adansonii 'Laniata' has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
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leaf-1 46 Plants
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05/15/2021

Not easy to breed and grow, but awesome in a room

Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
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leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 99 XP
05/15/2021

This is a great plant for beginners as it is easy to look after and does not need much attending to :)

Survivor Survivor
Large, lush leaves Large, lush leaves
Fast grower Fast grower
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leaf-1 5 Plants
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globe Okotoks, Alberta
05/12/2021

I love this plant, I think it’s my favourite in my collection, a few months ago it shot out 3 new leaves at one time but hasn’t done anything since, only thing it this plant can get pretty bad with fungus gnats

Easy to propagate Easy to propagate
Pest magnet Pest magnet

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