Mini Monstera
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Mini monstera is a fast-growing climber with small, split leaves that look like a miniature Swiss cheese plant. It is not a true monstera but grows quickly up a moss pole in bright light.
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Essential Care Requirements
Light
Bright indirect light
Watering
Moderate
Water when the top 3 cm of soil is dry.
Soil
Chunky aroid mix; pH 5.5–7.0.
Temperature and humidity
15–30 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
Feed monthly in spring and summer.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings
Prune to control height and propagate the cuttings.
Contains calcium oxalate crystals that irritate the mouth and stomach if chewed.
Top Cultivation Tips
Splits appear as leaves mature.
Give a moss pole to climb.
Cuttings root fast in water.
Brighter light means bigger leaves.
Common problems
Root rot
Roots decay in waterlogged soil, so the plant wilts and yellows even though the soil is wet.
How to treat it →PestSpider mites
Tiny sap-sucking mites that thrive in hot, dry conditions, causing speckled, dull leaves and fine webbing.
How to treat it →PestThrips
Tiny, slender insects that rasp leaf and flower surfaces, leaving silvery streaks, curled leaves and distorted flowers.
How to treat it →
