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Flora

June 13, 2022

Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma: 9 months of growth & care

One of my favorite tropical plants is the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (as you can tell by the logo I made for this site).

Here’s a quick before / after of my plants growth within 9 months.

Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma the first week after purchase

As for care: I recommend extremely high humidity. I keep this rhaphidophora in a grow tent with humidity at a constant 90%+. When propped on mole poles / coco coir poles, it’s growth rate accelerates as it LOVES to climb.

9 months later. Well over 6 feet tall

September 11, 2021

Bushy Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma after the rain

A photo of my bushy Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma after a rain storm. Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma's are commonly known as Monstera "Ginny," but they're actually not monstera plants at all!

A photo of my bushy Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma after a rain storm. Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma's are commonly known as Monstera "Ginny," but they're actually not monstera plants at all!

Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma alpo known as a Monstera “Ginny
Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma alpo known as a Monstera “Ginny”

I grew this outside during the summer in USDA Zone 6. They prefer high humidity and indirect light. I kept it in a shady area and it grew like a weed. It’s about time for a re-potting—you can’t even see the moss pole it’s growing on!