Which Monstera variety to choose?

The Monstera genus and its relatives offer several varieties with different shapes and sizes. Here's how the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (Monstera Minima) stands out from other varieties in our catalog:

• Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (Monstera Minima) (this plant): cut green foliage, compact mini size, fast growth, climbing. Mini climbing version.
• Monstera Deliciosa: uniform dark green foliage, large perforated and cut leaves, classic and easy. Classic green XXL version.
• Monstera Monkey Leaf (adansonii): green foliage with natural holes, trailing or climbing habit, smaller and delicate leaves. Delicate holey version.
• Monstera Thai Constellation: cream and green variegated foliage, stable marbled variegations, rare collector's plant. Rare cream variegated version.

Why choose Rhaphidophora tetrasperma? If you're looking for a compact Monstera with elegant cut foliage and fast growth, the Monstera Minima is the perfect choice. It's the ideal mini version for small spaces and beginners.

Exposure & placement

The Rhaphidophora tetrasperma enjoys bright indirect light to promote its rapid growth and the development of its cut leaves. It tolerates partial shade but prefers a bright exposure for optimal growth.

• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight.
• Ideal: bright shelf, stake, desk, living room, bedroom, or room with window without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 18 to 27 °C, without sudden changes.
• Substrate: light, rich, and well-draining, universal potting soil with perlite.

Verdeia tip: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma can be grown on a stake (climbing) or hanging (trailing) depending on the desired effect. The brighter the light, the more cut the leaves will be.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the top 3-5 cm of substrate dry out between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce to once every 2 weeks in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-70% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Stake: install a moss or coconut fiber stake to make it climb (optional).
• Pruning: pinch the stems to encourage branching and a bushier shape.

Rhaphidophora prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that causes leaves to yellow.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its elegant green cut foliage and compact size, the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma brings a tropical and graphic touch to your urban jungle. It creates a charming mini Monstera effect.

• To pair with: Pothos, Philodendron, Monstera, Scindapsus, or other climbing plants to create an elegant and varied urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic decorative pot (white, gray, terracotta) or woven basket to highlight the cut foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect on a shelf, a stake, a desk, a living room, or a bedroom to create a compact tropical effect.

The cut foliage creates a charming mini Monstera effect that brings a tropical and graphic touch without taking up too much space.

Verdeia Tips

• Give it bright indirect light: to promote fast growth and the development of cut leaves.
• Regularly wipe its leaves: dust dulls their shiny glow.
• Mist the foliage: to enhance its tropical freshness.
• Choose your style: grow it on a stake (climbing) or hanging (trailing) depending on the desired effect.
• Enjoy its fast growth: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma grows quickly and regularly produces new leaves.

A true mini Monstera, Rhaphidophora tetrasperma brightens the space with its elegant cut foliage and fast growth. An ideal plant to create a compact and graphic urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
• Common name: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, Monstera Minima, Mini Monstera, Philodendron Minima
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: tropical forests of Thailand and Malaysia
• Adult size: stems up to 150–200 cm long (climbing)
• Exposure: bright indirect light, partial shade, avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate, let the top 3-5 cm dry out between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: toxic (calcium oxalate crystals)
• Decorative style: Tropical / Graphic / Urban jungle
• Particularity: elegant cut green foliage, compact mini Monstera, fast growth, climbing, air-purifying plant, easy to care for

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The number and depth of the cutouts vary depending on the plant's age and growing conditions.