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Rhaphidophora tetrasperma in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma syn. Philodendron 'Piccolo', Philodendron 'Ginny', Monstera 'Minima', Philodendron 'Minima'

 

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (common names: "Mini Monstera", Philodendron "Ginny", Philodendron "Piccolo") is a species of plant in the family Araceae, genus Rhaphidophora. It is native to Southern Thailand and to Malaysia. This aroid has often been mistaken for other species and families, as evidenced by some of the above common names used by plant nurseries and retailers. Some of these mistaken identities include: Monstera deliciosa (mistaken for a miniature version), Philodendron sp., and Epipremnum pinnatum, which can all have similar, pinnate foliage, depending on the individual plant's stage of life.

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plant Features
  • Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes very little water

    Very little water

  • Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma

Latin name

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma syn. Philodendron 'Piccolo', Philodendron 'Ginny', Monstera 'Minima', Philodendron 'Minima'

type

Perennial

family

Araceae

ph

5.0 - 7.0 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes very little water

    Very little water

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is 0.50meters x 3.00meters 0.50 M 3.00 M

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma syn. Philodendron 'Piccolo', Philodendron 'Ginny', Monstera 'Minima', Philodendron 'Minima'

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (common names: "Mini Monstera", Philodendron "Ginny", Philodendron "Piccolo") is a species of plant in the family Araceae, genus Rhaphidophora. It is native to Southern Thailand and to Malaysia. This aroid has often been mistaken for other species and families, as evidenced by some of the above common names used by plant nurseries and retailers. Some of these mistaken identities include: Monstera deliciosa (mistaken for a miniature version), Philodendron sp., and Epipremnum pinnatum, which can all have similar, pinnate foliage, depending on the individual plant's stage of life.


Planting

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Plant in a location with bright, indirect sunlight. Position near to a window where direct sunlight cannot touch the foliage. If the plant gets too much light, the leaves will begin to turn yellow. If the stems are long and leggy without plenty of leaves, the plant is most likely to be receiving insufficient light.

 

Propagation

From Early Summer TO Late Summer

Cuttings require warm conditions. In summer, take stem cuttings or air layer the climbing varieties. With non-climbing varieties, shoots taken from the base of the stem can be used as cuttings.

 
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