Large Monstera deliciosa

Description Meet the Monstera Deliciosa—the original influencer of the plant world! Long before social media existed, this Swiss cheese plant was already stealing hearts with her dramatic, split leaves that look like nature's own modern art installation. Also known as the split-leaf philodendron, she's basically the Audrey Hepburn of houseplants: timeless, elegant, and absolutely iconic. This tropical beauty hails from the rainforests of southern Mexico and Central America, where she's been perfecting her climbing skills for centuries. Those signature holes (called fenestrations, if you want to sound fancy at dinner parties) aren't just for show—they help her survive windy rainforest conditions by letting air pass through.  What makes her extra special? She's an epiphyte in nature, meaning she climbs trees using aerial roots while absorbing nutrients from the air. And here's a fun fact: her species name "deliciosa" refers to her edible fruit that tastes like a blend of pineapple and ba