Monstera . This easy-care monstera adds to a more creative and relaxed environment ― both at home and at the office. It is a so-called epiphyte that can climb on other plants to get closer to the sun and the oval holes in the leaves is why it's sometimes called the Swiss cheese plant. Monstera deliciosa 'Variegata' 27cm - Cowell's Garden ... (Carolyn Bates) Monstera deliciosa does best in a bright or partly shaded spot, and needs plenty of space as it can get quite large. In nature, it's on the ground under large trees in very sunny areas, so this plant loves bright, indirect sunlight. These aggressive-growers can quickly exceed the capacity of their pots, especially in environments with ideal conditions. It has been introduced to many tropical areas, and has become a mildly invasive species in Hawaii, Seychelles, Ascension Island and the Society Islands. Monstera plants love to climb and vine. Bu...