{"product_id":"monstera-minima-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma","title":"Rhaphidophora tetrasperma - Monstera Minima","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;The Monstera Minima is not related to the Monstera deliciosa, or Swiss Cheese Plant; it does look very similar though, hence the name! It is like a tiny version of the more well-known houseplant, growing with similarly shaped 'pinnate' leaves and the same colour of glossy, bright green foliage. Like the larger plant, it is adapted to tropical rainforests; this species is from Southeast Asia rather than South America, but in your home both can thrive in similar conditions! You can train this plant to climb or let it trail down to suit your taste. Choose a spot with bright, indirect light and make sure to water regularly and your Mini Monstera will reward you with gorgeous foliage and petite, pinnate leaves.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":42,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":62}'\u003eThe Monstera Minima is not related to the Monstera deliciosa or Swiss Cheese Plant; it does look very similar though, hence the name! It is like a tiny version of the more well-known houseplant, growing with similarly shaped 'pinnate' leaves and the same colour of glossy, bright green foliage. Like the larger plant, it is adapted to tropical rainforests; this species is from Southeast Asia rather than South America, but in your home, both can thrive in similar conditions! You can train this plant to climb or let it trail down to suit your taste. Choose a spot with bright, indirect light and make sure to water regularly and your Mini Monstera will reward you with gorgeous foliage and petite, pinnate leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (needle-bearing plant with four seeds)\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":7107,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"9\":0,\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0},\"15\":\"Arial\"}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":26}'\u003eRhaphidophora tetrasperma (needle-bearing plant with four seeds)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Has been mistaken for Philodendrons and Epipremnums and, most commonly, the Monstera deliciosa but is in fact a completely different Genus.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":22,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":36}{\"1\":40,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":52}{\"1\":76,\"2\":{\"6\":1}}{\"1\":94}'\u003eHas been mistaken for Philodendrons and Epipremnums and, most commonly, the Monstera deliciosa but is in fact a completely different Genus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Mini Monstera, Monstera Ginny, Philodendron Piccolo, Monstera Minima\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eMini Monstera, Monstera Ginny, Philodendron Piccolo, Monstera Minima\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Native to Southern Thailand and Malaysia\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eNative to Southern Thailand and Malaysia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Bright, indirect light is best for this plant! It is used to the dappled light of a forest floor so can burn in direct sun.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eBright, indirect light is best for this plant! It is used to the dappled light of a forest floor so can burn in direct sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Allow the top third of the soil to dry out between waters; consistently moist soil will help this plant stay healthy, as long as the soil is not allowed to sit soggy!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eAllow the top third of the soil to dry out between waters; consistently moist soil will help this plant stay healthy, as long as the soil is not allowed to sit soggy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This plant loves humidity, like in its native rainforests! It will benefit from the introduction of a pebble tray and the occasional hose down of its leaves. Make sure it is not near a radiator which could dry out its foliage too quickly!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eThis plant loves humidity, like in its native rainforests! It will benefit from the introduction of a pebble tray and the occasional hose down of its leaves. Make sure it is not near a radiator which could dry out its foliage too quickly!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;A soil designed for Monstera or Philodendrons will work well here even though the plant isn't a true Monstera; choose a mix that drains well but retains moisture, with components such as coir, bark and perlite. Repot every three years as the plant grows.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eA soil designed for Monstera or Philodendrons will work well here even though the plant isn't a true Monstera; choose a mix that drains well but retains moisture, with components such as coir, bark and perlite. Repot every three years as the plant grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Feed every three waters in the growing season, reduce to every four in autumn and winter.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eFeed every three waters in the growing season, and reduce to every four in autumn and winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Temperatures of about 15-28°C are great- make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eTemperatures of about 15-28°C are great, make sure it doesn't drop below 12°C in winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"If your Rhaphidophora is in a shadier spot, it will need watering much less. Keep an eye out for overwatering symptoms like rapidly yellowing leaves or mould growing on the soil; water less or move to a brighter location to help this!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":9089,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":0,\"11\":4,\"12\":0,\"16\":10}'\u003eIf your Rhaphidophora is in a shadier spot, it will need watering much less. Keep an eye out for overwatering symptoms like rapidly yellowing leaves or mould growing on the soil; water less or move to a brighter location to help this!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":43324890185981,"sku":"3631464292071","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":55298108588413,"sku":"3631464292072","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":43902414979325,"sku":"9531464292071","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"19cm","offer_id":43933430087933,"sku":"7531464292071","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-monstera-minima-141194.jpg?v=1739447844","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/monstera-minima-rhaphidophora-tetrasperma","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}