The beautiful foliage of monsteras is what makes them such popular houseplants. Whether you grow a large Monstera deliciosa or a smaller Monstera adansonii, watching new leaves unfurl and show off their iconic splits, which gives them the common name Swiss cheese plant, is a rewarding sight as a plant parent.
These splits are known as fenestrations and so long as you keep on top of essential monstera care, your monstera will happily produce them as it grows new leaves. However, it's not uncommon to see your monstera not growing split leaves, usually indicating something needs adjusting in its growing environment.
