Monstera deliciosa
A climbing tropical prized for its large, glossy, naturally-holed leaves. Grows quickly in the right spot and can climb a moss pole for bigger, more split leaves.
⚠️ Toxic to pets and people if ingested — keep out of reach.
Yellowing lower leaves usually mean overwatering; check that the pot drains well and the soil dries between waterings. New leaves without the characteristic splits (fenestrations) are normal on young plants and in lower light — splitting increases with more light and maturity. Brown, crispy leaf edges point to low humidity or a build-up of fertilizer salts.
Take a stem cutting just below a node (the leaf joint, where aerial roots often form) with at least one leaf attached, then root it in water or moist soil. Roots typically appear within 3-4 weeks in water; pot up once they're an inch or two long.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring as the plant outgrows its container, moving up one pot size and giving it something to climb — a moss pole or trellis — to encourage larger, more deeply split leaves.