Troubleshooting
Swiss cheese vine problems — and how to fix them
Swiss cheese vine (Monstera adansonii) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Yellow leaves
Usually overwatering.
No holes in new leaves
Insufficient light or no climbing support.
Brown crispy edges
Low humidity.
Leggy growth
Add a moss pole or trellis and increase light.
Prevent swiss cheese vine problems before they start
Most swiss cheese vine issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Swiss cheese vine problems — FAQ
Why is my swiss cheese vine yellow leaves?
Usually overwatering.
Why is my swiss cheese vine no holes in new leaves?
Insufficient light or no climbing support.
Why is my swiss cheese vine brown crispy edges?
Low humidity.
Why is my swiss cheese vine leggy growth?
Add a moss pole or trellis and increase light.