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6 Easy Steps to Repotting Your Swiss Cheese Plant

December 19, 2022 John

To repot a Swiss cheese plant (Monstera) isn’t really any different from repotting other house plants. The keys are to choose a pot that’s large enough and has plenty of drainage holes; to use the right potting mix, and to not pack everything in too tightly. Here’s my step-by-step guide to doing all this to get the most out of your Monstera plant. I have personally done this to plants up to 6ft, so I have experience with both repotting…

Swiss Cheese Plant Pest and Disease Alert: Top 6 Threats

December 17, 2022 John

Swiss cheese plants are more prone to pests than diseases. The Swiss cheese plant pests are the usual ones found on houseplants and plants grown in greenhouses. Think scale insects, thrips and mealybugs. As for diseases, there are none that are exclusive to Swiss cheese plants. But I’ve included the ones most common to plants like the cheese plant, including root rot and powdery mildew. If you have issues with the leaves turning yellow, this guide is probably the guide…