SPECIMEN NO. #1
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Araceae
Monstera deliciosa
Common Name: Swiss Cheese Plant
Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa) is a houseplant in the Araceae family, native to Caribbean. It is a medium to bright-light species that thrives between 1500 and 5000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 18–30°C, and about 60% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing. It is also known as Ceriman.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Oral irritation, intense burning of mouth, tongue and lips, excessive drooling, vomiting, difficulty swallowing.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Medium to Bright
Minimum Light Requirement
1500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
5000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
18°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
60% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
2868241
Native Biogeographical Range
Caribbean; East Africa; Galápagos Islands; INTRODUCED; Middle America; North Ame...