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.
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.
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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germination time |
7-60 days |
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depth |
1/2”-1/4" |
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spacing |
1-2 seeds per soil pod or nursery pot |
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recommended planter |
soil pod or 3" nursery pot to start |
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time to maturity |
6 months - 1 year |
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seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
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method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
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temperature |
70F - 85F |
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description |
large wide tree with large fenestrated leaves |
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difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
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growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
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size of plant |
4”-12” |
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light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
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soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
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temperature |
warm | cool |
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pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
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pests |
thrips, scale, spider mites, fungus gnats |
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fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
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