**Scientific Name** Monstera adansonii (Adanson's monster plant) **Common Names** Monkey mask, swiss cheese plant, five-hole plant **Origin** Native to South/Central America, especially Southern Mexico and the West Indies **Description** The leaves of the Monkey Mask earned it this name because their foliage, dappled with holes, resembles the face of a 'cheeky monkey'; the plant certainly has character and will add interest and bright green foliage to your home. Used to tropical rainforest conditions, this plant will prefer indirect light and high humidity and, just like us, likes to be warm. It will repay your care with its fascinating-shaped and vibrantly green leaves, livening up any space. **Light** Can tolerate a great variety of indirect light levels; if on the brighter end, keep an eye out for dehydrating or drying out plants; if on the darker, beware of over-watering. **Water** Allow the top third of the soil to dry out in between watering; reduce this further in autumn and win