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"holy" leaves (Monstera friedrichsthalii (Windowleaf))

Monstera friedrichsthalii "Swiss Cheese"



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I wish all the leaf eating bugs and slugs would take stock of this and imitate.

24 Oct, 2008

 

Just realised you're from Florida - that's why you can grow this nice tropical looking stuff!

24 Oct, 2008

 

lol...maybe we could have synchronized trained slugs!

24 Oct, 2008

 

Hi Gillian,

Yeah, I think it is considered sub-tropical here as we still get freezes every so often. I'm working on planting my own garden around tropicals and shade plants, since I have a lot of shade. This was a plant in a public garden. I'm trying to get some ideas of what to plant, so I've been visiting gardens around the state for a while now... I like your paintings by the way, especially the white kitty one. :)

24 Oct, 2008

 

Thank you! Have to be always messing around at something, keeps me out of mischief!

24 Oct, 2008

 

Gardengem,

This plant is Monstera friedrichsthalii (Swiss Cheese Plant) it is a tropical plant. I have seen this planted around here, however, it is not as common as Monstera deliciosa (Split leaf Philodendron).

25 Oct, 2008

 

Mmm...sounds good enough to eat...:) It is an unusual plant. The leaves were huge! Is this common name swiss cheese, or is it just what it looks like?

26 Oct, 2008

 

The common name is: Swiss Cheese Plant...and I'm assuming it's because the leaves have holes like Swiss cheese.

26 Oct, 2008



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