Botanical Name: Monstera adansonii Common Name(s): Adanson's monstera, Swiss cheese vine, five holes plant Description: The Swiss Cheese plant, gets its name from its large, heart-shaped leaves, which become covered with holes that resemble swiss cheese as it gets older. Part of the Araceae family that's native to South and Central America, this Monstera is easy to grow and loves to climb and grow upwards.