How Do You Grow Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma?

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Similar to Philodendron and Monstera, the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma needs

bright light but kept away from direct sunlight

. Dappled, filtered sunlight is excellent. Put your in an east-facing room where it gets morning sunlight and shade for the rest of the day. Just make sure that the light is adequate.

Are Rhaphidophora tetrasperma fast growing?

However, Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is

considered a fast-growing plant

, so too little light will slow down the process and will produce small leaves. The ideal temperatures that the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma need to grow healthy are somewhere between 55°F and 85°F (12-29°C).

How do you grow tetrasperma?

  1. Provide with bright, indirect light.
  2. Water when the top inch or two of the potting mix is dry.
  3. Give it a well-draining potting mix that holds some moisture.
  4. Provide it with humidity and warm temperatures.

How long does Rhaphidophora tetrasperma grow?

Common Name(s): Mini monstera, monstera ‘Ginny', philodendron ‘Ginny' Zone: 9b-12, but should come indoors in 9b-10 when cold Height & Spread: Often maintained at 6′ but can get

to 12′ tall, 1.5-2′ spread
Light Bright indirect light, limit direct sun to prevent sunburn Soil Moist, but very well-draining

Does Rhaphidophora tetrasperma need a trellis?

This plant also LOVES to climb! You'll need to add some sort

of support

for your tetrasperma so it can grow tall and gorgeous! Purchase or make your own moss pole, trellis, or bamboo stake.

Is Rhaphidophora tetrasperma toxic?

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plants are

toxic to cats, dogs, and other household pets

. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is in the plant family Araceae – the same as Monsteras and Philodendrons. According to the ASCPA plants from family Araceae are toxic to animals because they contain insoluble calcium oxalates.

How often should I water Rhaphidophora?

Watering: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes to

stay pretty moist

, at least during growing season. I've personally noticed faster growth with regular waterings and not leaving it too dry for too long.

How much light does a Tetrasperma Rhaphidophora need?

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, also known as Ginny Philodendron or mini monstera – thrives in

bright indirect light

. Indirect light is light that is diffused by a curtain, a tree, or even a window. Placing your plant in a south-facing window is ideal as it provides the most sun.

Why is my Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma turning yellow?

The most common cause of yellowing leaves among Rhaphidophora plants is

improper soil moisture

—in particular, overwatering. … When you water your Rhaphidophora, make sure you provide enough water so that liquid flows from the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot and into the saucer.

Will Monstera keep growing after cutting?

After cutting the Monstera it will create a new growing point from the nearest node where the cut was made.

Within a few months

, the part of the plant that you cut away will have completely grown back. The rate that the plant will grow in depends on factors like light, water, soil, humidity, and fertilization.

Why are my cuttings not growing?


Too much or too frequent application of mist / fog

keeps the growing medium saturated, excess water will flow from the bottom of the trays and rooting will be delayed. Applying mist / fog too infrequently will increase transpiration from the leaves and cuttings will lose turgidity and could die from drying out.

How do I make my mini Monstera Fuller?


Light fertilizing with the fertilizer of your choice

during the spring through summer growing season is fine. It's best not to fertilize in late fall and winter so as to avoid encouraging rapid growth under very low light.

Why is my Rhaphidophora tetrasperma losing Fenestrations?

Chances are that your plant is absolutely

healthy

but is just too young to have split-leaves yet. That said, no fenestrations in leaves are a sign of the immaturity of your plant. To make sure the fenestrations are developing as expected, provide your Mini Monstera with enough light and give it something to climb.

Should I trellis my Hoya?

Hoyas do not like constantly wet soil. Hoyas are vining plants (like the one above, which is Hoya carnosa ‘Rubra') so they are a great choice for hanging baskets, urns, or pedestals. You can let the hoya vines trail over the side or you can train them to grow upright on a slab of bark or trellis.

Are Monstera Ginny toxic to cats?

Unfortunately, Monstera deliciosa contains insoluble calcium oxalates making

them highly toxic to cats

. Symptoms include burning of the lips and mouth, excessive drooling, oral swelling, and vomiting.

Why is my Rhaphidophora tetrasperma turning brown?

Brown spots or leaf tips

Brown spots on the leaves can appear when a Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is over- or underwatered. … If it is mostly the tips of the leaves and the edges that turn brown and crispy, it

usually indicates that the humidity is too low

.

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