Yes, as long as the products are within the dimensions and weight stipulated by CTT, with the exception of fresh flowers, which are only available for delivery in the Lisbon region.
Swiss Cheese Plant - Monstera deliciosa (21cm pot)
The Swiss Cheese Plant is a climbing plant, distinguished by its distinctive ‘holey’ leaves. It’s easy to care for and prefers abundant indirect light, although it tolerates shadier environments. It is a plant that easily adapts to the environment in which it is located and, therefore, is the perfect companion for both beginners and more experienced people in the world of plants. It’s essential to clean its leaves to maintain their glossy appearance and detect diseases early. This plant initially behaves like a shrub, but eventually becomes epiphytic, meaning it develops aerial roots that anchor to nearby supports, so it will need a stake or support structure. In their natural environment, Monsteras produce yellowish or white flowers, very rarely seen in indoor environments. When purchasing a Monstera, it’s normal not to find many holes in the leaves or to only see them on one side of the leaf. The characteristic holes of this species appear mainly when the plant is already in its adult phase, meaning older and healthier plants create fenestrated leaves.
Scientific name: Monstera deliciosa
Common names: Swiss Cheese Plant, Monstera
Family: Philodendron
Origin: Central and South America
Category: Indoor plant
Approximate height: 70-80cm
Pot diameter: 21cm
CUIDADOS
Light: Prefers indirect/filtered light (doesn’t tolerate direct sun, especially during peak heat—even if it survives, leaves will look poor, burnt/yellowed, and the plant won’t thrive).
Temperature: 18 to 27ÂşC
Watering: During spring and summer, maintain good moisture in the top layer of soil. Reduce watering frequency during autumn and winter, to avoid root rot (waterlogging). Check the substrate’s moisture before watering again—the “finger test” is always a good option.
Soil: As an epiphytic plant (which in nature grows attached to tree trunks) it does well in many soil types but prefers loamy or silty soils (loamy soil is a balanced and ideal mix for cultivation, while silty soil has a dominant composition of silt particles, giving it different drainage and workability properties), rich in organic matter.
Fertilization: Fertilize from March to September with products suitable for green plants.
Not Pet Friendly: It’s poisonous and irritates dogs’ mucous membranes. Its leaves, when ingested, can cause irritation, numbness of the tongue and vomiting.
Fun Fact: The botanical name Monstera deliciosa is curious: “monstera” comes from the Latin word for giant, referring to the size its leaves reach (especially in the wild); “deliciosa” refers to its fruit’s taste and aroma—when ripe, it’s edible and has a very pleasant flavor, like a mix of banana and pineapple.
WARNING! Representative photograph – the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog, and is therefore a reference. A planta fornecida será similar à da foto sendo que, dependendo da fase do ciclo vegetativo em que se encontre, poderá variar na forma, aparência ou tamanho (ex: outra tonalidade de folha, com ou sem flor/fruto, etc). A altura referida inclui o vaso plástico que se vê na fotografia.
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Yes, in the Lisbon region, provided the order and payment are completed by 2 PM/3 PM (depending on the address's postal code).
Outside the Greater Lisbon area, deliveries are made the next day, provided there are no setbacks, it is not a peak season, and orders are placed and paid for by 2 PM the day before the delivery date.
Yes, Saturday and Sunday deliveries are available in Greater Lisbon, provided they are received and paid for by 2 PM/3 PM (depending on the address's postal code).
Deliveries in Mainland Portugal are available on Saturday mornings, provided they are received and paid for by 2 PM the day before delivery (some postal codes may not be covered, in which case the system will not accept Saturday delivery).
Our nationwide deliveries are handled by CTT; some postal codes outside the Lisbon region are not covered for Saturday deliveries. Work performed by our florists is only available in the Greater Lisbon area.
No, we do not offer this service at the moment.
No, we do not offer this service at the moment.
No, the delivery time counts from the moment we receive confirmation of the order payment.
No, some products, due to their size, weight, or fragility, are only available for pickup at one of our Garden Centers: Lisboa-Campo Grande, Sintra-Quinta da Eira near the LinhĂł roundabout, and FernĂŁo Ferro- E.N. 378, Km7 (Av. 23 de Julho de 1933).
No, deliveries are available nationwide (deliveries to the islands are not currently planned), with the exception of fresh flowers, which are delivered in the Greater Lisbon area.
To ensure you receive our florists' work in the best condition (bouquets, fresh flower arrangements, as well as wreaths, palms, and other funeral arrangements), these products are only available for delivery in the Greater Lisbon area.
Shipping is free for purchases over 50 Euros. Other purchases have a delivery cost of 6.5 euros
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Yes, you can choose to pick up your products at one of our 3 Garden Centers (Campo Grande, Quinta da Eira-Sintra, and FernĂŁo Ferro).
After the order is shipped, the system sends an email to the address provided by the customer with the tracking number from CTT, our distribution partner, so you can track the order.
To ensure you receive the products in the best condition, only one delivery attempt is planned. We suggest you choose a day and time when someone will be home to receive the order, provide a contact phone number, and include any useful instructions in the notes.
How can I contact you for information? You can track your product using the number provided in the email you receive after ordering and paying, or call T. 217 826 660 (online store support) so we can check with our distribution partner, CTT, regarding your order.
Send us an email describing the error or damaged product, preferably with a photo and a direct contact number, so we can analyze the claim and find a solution.
For legal reasons, when plants leave our Garden Centers, their phytosanitary passport loses its validity, so they cannot be placed back into the commercial circuit. Therefore, we cannot exchange or accept returns for plants or flowers.
Decorative items can be returned and the purchase amount refunded, as provided by law:
After receiving the product, you have 14 days to communicate your intent to return it (Article 10 of Decree-Law No. 24/2014); after communication, you have another 14 days to send the product.
Under Article 12 of Decree-Law No. 24/2014, you will be refunded the amount paid for the product and the initial delivery costs, when applicable. The refund will be made within 14 days after the return. The product must be in good condition and show no signs of use.
This right of withdrawal does not apply to personalized or custom-made products (Article 15 of Decree-Law No. 24/2014).
Each floral arrangement is crafted by a professional florist using available stock, similar to those shown in the photo, so the arrangement may differ slightly from the photograph.
The photos on our site are illustrative; each plant is unique and may differ slightly from the one shown in the photograph.
This option is not available.
