[4] Monstera adansonii is classified as a hemiepiphyte vine and can be found in tropical forests with hot and high humidity conditions.

[5] Other regions this plant may be found in are the West Indies, Antigua, Grenada, Saba, St. Kitts, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante, Dominica, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Tobago, and Trinidad.

[7] The common name "Swiss cheese plant" is also used for the also very often cultivated species Monstera deliciosa.

The leaves have a somewhat thick, waxy texture, and contain large, oval-shaped perforations, which led to its common name of "Swiss cheese plant".

The Adanson's monstera is an easy to care for houseplant that likes bright, indirect sunlight, and well draining soil.