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One Plant, Five Space Styles: Monstera deliciosa
Looking for plants that will work in your space? The Swiss cheese plant (Monstera deliciosa) might be for you
Karla Rey
11 April 2017
Houzz Contributor. Landscape architect in another life. I have a fervent affair with travel, books, photography, films, design, and architecture. I think having great company to share stories with over good food are essentials to a happy life.
Author and co-editor of 'Makisawsaw: Recipes x Ideas' book, published by Gantala Press.
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Monstera deliciosa, commonly known as ‘Swiss-cheese plant’ is one of the trendiest foliage these days. One can find them in real estate showflats as well as hipster establishments. Also known as ‘fruit salad plant,’ it’s also depicted on Singapore’s five-cent coin.
With its waxy, glossy, and quite showy leaves, sporting interesting cuts, this popular plant is versatile in terms of complementing a variety of interior styles. Here are five settings that showcase how.
With its waxy, glossy, and quite showy leaves, sporting interesting cuts, this popular plant is versatile in terms of complementing a variety of interior styles. Here are five settings that showcase how.
Previously featured in plants to refresh bathrooms, the Swiss cheese plant is an all-rounder that can provide the much needed greenery in your living spaces.
1. Rustic Scandinavian
The intrinsic bold geometry and solid colour of its foliage make this plant a favourite in Scandinavian-style rooms.
The intrinsic bold geometry and solid colour of its foliage make this plant a favourite in Scandinavian-style rooms.
2. Eclectic Vintage
There is a touch of whimsy with the delicate slits on its leaves that makes the Swiss cheese plant a great option for spaces that combine old and new pieces.
There is a touch of whimsy with the delicate slits on its leaves that makes the Swiss cheese plant a great option for spaces that combine old and new pieces.
3. Contemporary Resort
Thanks to the slits, mature leaves tend to resemble a palm tree. Add this to the fact that it can grow to heights over 3 metres tall, this plant works wonders in spaces that have the resort feel.
Thanks to the slits, mature leaves tend to resemble a palm tree. Add this to the fact that it can grow to heights over 3 metres tall, this plant works wonders in spaces that have the resort feel.
4. Comfortable Chic
This epiphyte’s (a plant that grows on another plant) young leaves begin as heart-shaped foliage that form slits as it matures. With proper pruning, this plant (also called ‘Mexican breadfruit’) keeps to a certain height and creates the right texture that fits this cosy style.
This epiphyte’s (a plant that grows on another plant) young leaves begin as heart-shaped foliage that form slits as it matures. With proper pruning, this plant (also called ‘Mexican breadfruit’) keeps to a certain height and creates the right texture that fits this cosy style.
5. Tropical Zen
For spaces that explore the simplicity of Zen with the benefits of minimal softscape with most impact, this climber is a great choice.
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