Mini Monstera (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb Vine
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height:	Trails or climbs to 16 feet (5 m)
Leaves:	Evergreen Other: Leaf size is usually 12 inches or less and they can be highly variable in shape, with fenestrations (slits and holes.)
Flowers:	Inconspicuous
Suitable Locations:	Houseplant
Resistances:	Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods:	Cuttings: Stem
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Suitable for hanging baskets Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous:	Epiphytic

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$Location: Frisco, TX Date: 2013-02-22 in a 10\" hanging basket$

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Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Jan 19, 2020 10:07 AM concerning plant:

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (commonly called "Mini Monstera" due to its resemblance to the much larger Monstera deliciosa) is a trailing or climbing evergreen, reaching heights of 6 to12 feet or more. Leaves are a glossy, green but much smaller in size than those of Monstera deliciosa. As an indoor houseplant, Rhaphidorpha tetrasperma prefers bright, filtered light, well draining, moist soil and good air circulation; it does not respond well to low light situations and if continuously subjected to low light, it will be an extremely slow grower and the leaves will remain small.

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Posted by sedumzz (Fairfax VA - Zone 7a) on Sep 13, 2021 6:43 AM concerning plant:

I still find it very cute.
Still too expensive for me though.
THe leaves are much simpler than monstera deliciosa leaves and I love the look of it.

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Posted by pniksch (Garden Grove CA - Zone 10a) on Mar 10, 2013 7:35 PM concerning plant:

Easy to grow plant for home or patio.

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Rhaphidophora Mini Monstera (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma)