Welcome — this plant comes from the Dr. Plantas nursery. Here’s everything you need to care for it.
Also known as Swiss cheese vine, five holes plant
Tropical climbers with naturally windowed leaves. One grows more upright, the other trails, and both are forgiving and easy to care for at home.
Place it near a window with bright but filtered light. Harsh midday sun scorches the leaves and leaves brown edges. It will survive in lower light, but it grows slower and puts out leaves with fewer holes.
Water thoroughly once the top inch of soil is dry, and let the excess drain out. Water less in cooler months. Overwatering is the most common cause of problems. Use room-temperature water, never straight from the fridge — very cold water spots the leaves.
It needs an airy, fast-draining mix and a pot with drainage holes. Adansonii loves to climb: give it a moss or coir pole and its leaves will grow larger. Esqueleto, on the other hand, looks best in a hanging pot.
The Dominican climate suits it well. It prefers 50–70% humidity and grows faster the warmer it gets, up to about 86 °F (30 °C). Keep it away from direct air conditioning and cold drafts.
It loves Caribbean humidity. On a porch or terrace, shield it from afternoon sun and from strong winds during hurricane season (June to November). In the rainy season, make sure the pot drains well so the soil never stays waterlogged.
