Monstera spp.

Monstera spp. is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Swiss Cheese Plant, Shingles Plant and Window-Leaf Monstera.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Difficulty Swallowing

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Monstera is a genus of 59 species of flowering plants in the arum family, Araceae, native to tropical regions of central and south America.

Common Names

  • Swiss Cheese Plant
  • Shingles Plant
  • Window-Leaf Monstera
  • Senita Cactus
  • Centipede Tongavine
  • One-Eye Monsters
  • One-Eye Monster

Facts

Family
Araceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Forb/herb, Vine
In the wild
CO, BR, CR, MX, PA, PE + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.