Whether you grow a large Monstera deliciosa or a smaller Monstera adansonii, watching new leaves unfurl and show off their iconic splits, which gives them the common name Swiss cheese plant ...

Monstera certainly meets the criteria and as NGB declared it is “the world’s most iconic indoor plant.” The large, glossy, heart-shaped leaves have distinct perforations called fenestrations.

As far as houseplants go, the Monstera is a classic. This verdant, tropical climber has large, distinctive heart-shaped leaves with large perforations, earning it the unique nickname of the "Swiss ...