SPECIMEN NO. #102
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS (GENUS-LEVEL INFERENCE)
Family: Araceae
Monstera adansonii
Common Name: Swiss Cheese Vine
Swiss Cheese Vine (Monstera adansonii) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Casanare, Cesar, Chocó, Córdoba, Cundinamarca,. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1000 and 3500 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 55% humidity. Toxicity is inferred from the ASPCA listing for the genus Monstera; species-level confirmation is pending. It is also known as Adanson's Monstera.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic, genus-level inference)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic, genus-level inference)
Clinical Symptoms:
Toxicity is inferred from the ASPCA listing for the genus Monstera; species-level confirmation is pending.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1000 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
3500 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
55% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2868136
Native Biogeographical Range
Amazonas, Antioquia, Arauca, Atlántico, Bolívar, Boyacá, Caldas, Caquetá, Casana...