Monstera deliciosa is an evergreen climber with thick and strong aerial roots that support it as it grows ever larger.
It has enormous, broadly ovate leaves, with deeply split margins and round to oval shaped holes in the centre just like the cheese hence the name.
In warm areas it grows well outside in areas with filtered sun or morning sun and afternoon shade. It can also be grown inside in cooler areas providing area is sufficiently bright and makes a spectacular indoor plant.
The plant tends to not flower in cooler areas or inside. In warmer areas a creamy white boat shaped spathe is produced and this surrounds a cylindrical spadix. The spadix is initially green but turns creamy yellow, the flesh is edible and tastes of a mixture between pineapple and bananas.
Outside can be grown as a climber with vertical supports and tropical trees - non tropical trees tend to be damaged by the weight of the plant. Often grown in containers or pots and used as ground cover
Monstera deliciosa is regarded as an environmental weed in many parts of NSW. If you are planning to plant one in your garden it is advisable to check with your local council first.