How to Care for Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Korean name: 라피도포라 테트라스페르마
Also known as mini monstera, this fast-growing vining plant features leaves with holes similar to monstera but is smaller and easier to care for.
Key facts
- Category: Foliage plant
- Difficulty: Easy
- Where to keep: indoors
- Native to: Thailand, Malaysia
- Growth rate: Moderate
- Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
- Traits: Mini Monstera, Vining, Fast Growth, Interior
Care Guide
- Light: Bright indirect light
- Watering: Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry.
- Soil: Well-draining aroid mixed soil
- Humidity: Above 50%
- Temperature: 16~30°C
- Fertilizer: Once every two weeks in spring and summer
Common questions
How often should you water Rhaphidophora tetrasperma?
Water thoroughly when the surface of the soil is dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.
Where should you keep Rhaphidophora tetrasperma?
It likes Bright indirect light. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining aroid mixed soil.
Is Rhaphidophora tetrasperma safe around pets?
Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
Is Rhaphidophora tetrasperma good for beginners?
Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 16~30°C. Humidity: Above 50%. Fertilise Once every two weeks in spring and summer.