Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma – Monstera Minima – Moss Pole

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, also known as Monstera minima, Dwarf Monstera, or Philodendron Ginny, shares a plant family (Araceae) with Monstera and Philodendron, but it’s distinctly unique.

Sporting glossy green leaves with intricately cut margins, it mimics the iconic Swiss Cheese Plant. Its compact size makes it a crowd favourite. As a climber, it’s been skillfully trained on a moss pole for both support and added height.

Monstera minima is easy to care for but prefers things warm and humid.

Horty Hints

Getting leggy? Your plant may be striving for more light. Move to a brighter spot and trim back thin growth.

Going for a sidelong sprawl? The Dwarf Monstera loves to crawl and sprawl in all sorts of directions. Adjust the moss pole pins, or use some extras to coax it back to the pole’s surface.

Monstera minima are native to tropical regions but will do fine in UK homes. They do best with the slightly higher humidity of bathrooms and kitchens.

Light

Monstera minima does best in bright, indirect light conditions. It can adapt to moderate shade but will grow more slowly and may become leggy. Avoid direct sunlight however, as this may scorch the plant.

Watering

Water when the soil of your Monstera minima has started to dry out. Excess water will lead to large dry spots developing on the foliage.

Temperature

Likes warm conditions from 18-27°C. Anything lower than this will reduce the plant’s growth rate. It will tolerate 12°C and above. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

The Monstera minima is happy with average to high humidity levels. Cannot cope in dry air situations.

Feed

Feed once a month with a balanced fertiliser during the growing period.

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Height & Growth Rate

Moderate to fast growth rate. Use a moss pole to support the plant (the roots will cling to this for support). Cut back if it gets too leggy.

Toxicity

The leaves are toxic for animals. Keep away from pets and children.

Origin

Monstera mimina is native to South East Asia.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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