Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
I started this cutting from a friend's plant several years ago. It rooted, but basically just sat there until this Spring, when it finally began to grow. Is anyone else growing this? I believe it to be Rhaphidophora tetrasperma....if it's not, please correct me. The leaves look like they they are big, but they are actually only 4-5" across. It must be happier since I repotted it and moved it, as it's been growing much better now.
Sorry for the sideways pic, it's not from a cellphone, but I can't figure out how to turn it.
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tropicbreezent
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Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Comments (4)Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is only distantly related to Monstera and Philodendron. It is from almost the other side of the world in SW asia, the others are from central and south america. Grow it in a good moist but not wet loose fast draining grow mix, Something like 50% - 60% shredded bark or pumice, with the rest equal parts peat and compost with a little charcoal tossed in, mix it all well and don't pack it down into the pot. Alot of folks here would recommend Turface but I've never used it so I can't give an opinion of it but I've been in the research greenhouses at MOBOT in St. Louis and they use a similar mix there and some of the plants grow in it for years. Than give it something to climb cuz it'll want to climb if you give it good growing conditions. By giving it a pole to climb it will attach its roots to that rather than something like a table leg or the molding around your windows. If you get roots that just stick out in the air you can either guide them as they get longer back into the potting mix to aid in feeding the upper portions of the plant, leave them to hang loosely or just cut them off. Ideally, humidity should be on the higher end of things but like most house plants it should be able to adapt somewhat to home conditions, Just don't let it dry out. I have for the last couple of years ran a humidifier and it makes a huge difference to both my plants and how I feel during the winter. Check out the link below for more info, it is not my site or a commercial site. Here is a link that might be useful: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma...See MorePlant Swap 2020
Comments (4)Hello, I’m new to the group and the plant world. I know it’s not on your list, but would you be interested in baby mother of Thousand, aloe plant or a baby ponytail palm plan?...See MoreLetting a rhaphidophora tetrasperma climb a ficus lyrata?
Comments (3)I recently saw a huge philodendron houseplant that had a hoya growing in it. I think the rhaphidophora would be really cool growing up a FLF. I suspect the rhaphidophora will grow pretty fast though and might overtake the FLF. However, you can always take cuttings off and keep it in check. If you decide to do it, I'd love to see pictures!...See MoreRhaphidophora tetrasperma - Mini Monstera - Philodendron Ginnie?
Comments (4)I love my mayoi! If that's what you have, you will love it too! It's a really cool philodendron....See Moregaryfla_gw
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6 years agohi yes i have got 30 or more cutting they will ok to sell later in the year this is a photo of the mother plant and am in the uk
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