Grow your own Monstera Deliciosa "Swiss Cheese Plant" with these quality seeds! Monstera Deliciosa is a unique and visually stunning addition to any home with it's large, glossy "swiss cheese" leaves.
Instructions:
Monstera deliciosa seeds do not store well, so if not planting right away, store in sphagnum moss in a baggie in the fridge to prevent rot and drying out. Germinating fresh seeds is easy and quick, and germination rates vary from 50%-100% depending on setup and freshness of the seeds.
To plant them, you can optionally soak them in warm water for 12-24 hours prior to planting. Sow them in moist potting mix, keep them covered with a humidity dome and consistently >70F, and away from direct sunlight.
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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germination time
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7-60 days
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depth
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1/2”-1/4"
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spacing
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1-2 seeds per soil pod or nursery pot
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recommended planter
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soil pod or 3" nursery pot to start
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time to maturity
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6 months - 1 year
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seed prep
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pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
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method
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greenhouse | paper towel method
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temperature
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70F - 85F
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About the Plants:
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description
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large wide tree with large fenestrated leaves |
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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growth speed
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slow | medium | fast
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size of plant
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4”-12”
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light
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full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
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soil
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well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
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temperature
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warm | cool
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pet-friendly
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cats | dogs | no
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pests
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thrips, scale, spider mites, fungus gnats |
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fertilization
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heavy | moderate | light
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