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  Monstera adansonii (Swiss cheese vine)

  Why are the leaves of my Monstera adansonii browning and getting crispy?

  Those brown, crispy edges and patches are most likely from leaf burn and general stress, usually a mix of too much direct sun and uneven watering. Move it to bright shade, water more evenly, trim the worst leaves, and it should grow healthier new foliage.

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  Monstera adansonii

  How do I care for my Monstera adansonii (Swiss cheese plant) with holey leaves?

  This is a Monstera adansonii, and the holes are normal for this plant, not damage. Give it bright, indirect light, water when the top soil dries, and provide a loose, well‑draining mix so it keeps making healthy, holey leaves instead of yellow, torn ones.

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