Mini Monstera Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Mini Monstera is often mistaken for a Monstera or a Philodendron. This tropical plant belongs to the same family Araceae, but in the Rhaphidophora genus. The foliage looks like a compact version of the Monstera Deliciosa. With its elegance, Mini Monstera could be your new best friend at home.
Common Name |
Mini Monstera
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Plant Type
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Climbers
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
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Genus
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Rhaphidophora
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Family
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Araceae
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Order
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Alismatales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Mini Monstera Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Mini Monstera.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Mini Monstera needs water once every
8 days in 0.5
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Mini Monstera needs about 0.125 L per 8 days. |
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Mini Monstera Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Mini Monstera to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 3 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Mini Monstera prefers Medium humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Mini Monstera Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Mini Monstera. |
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Suitability in pots |
4L
Mini Monstera plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 4L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Mini Monstera Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Mini Monstera plant. |
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Maximum Height |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Spread |
48 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Mini Monstera toxic to pets? |
Yes
Mini Monstera contains calcium oxalate, which can irritate humans and pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Patio And Containers
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Mini Monstera Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Mini Monstera, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Mini Monstera Native Region |
Find out where the Mini Monstera plant originated. |
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Country |
Guatemala
Thailand
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