Wondering how to propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma? Here is a step by step guide to get your plant growing new babies soon!
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is a beautiful vining plant that has become ultra popular. It has big, fenestrated leaves and grows super quickly.
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Luckily, this is a plant that propagates easily in water. That means you can easily root and share your beautiful plant!
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Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is also known as:
- Mini monstera
- Mini split-leaf
- Ginny philodendron
- Monstera ‘Ginny’
- Philodendron Piccolo
- Monstera minima
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Why propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma?
There are 2 main benefits to propagating a plant.
1, of course, you get new baby plants!
2, you can tame an unruly plant. This could mean your plant is leggy – long branches without leaves. Or, maybe it’s just outgrown it’s trellis or planter.
Cutting a plant will encourage it to grow more bushy and fill out closer to the base.
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Can you propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma in soil?
Some people have success rooting their plants in moist soil. If you do this, add rooting hormone and cover the pot with a plastic bag (loosely) to create a greenhouse effect.
I personally prefer to root in water so I can monitor root growth easily!
Can you root a Rhaphidophora tetrasperma leaf?
You can’t root this plant without a node. A leaf by itself won’t do it – you need the bump of stem it connects to.
If a leaf gets knocked off your plant, lay it to rest – it won’t grow roots on it’s own.
Can you root Rhaphidophora tetrasperma without a leaf?
You do not need a leaf to propagate this plant – only a piece of stem with a node on it. However, in my experience, it takes cuttings a LOT longer to propagate without a leaf! Be patient, change the water, and you can still get roots!
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How to propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Tools needed:
- Clean scissors
- Jar of water (I like test tubes)
- Parent plant
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Steps to propagate a mini monstera
STEP 1 – identify a healthy branch with a node
You can attempt to root a dying branch, but it usually just rots in the water. Instead, choose a healthy branch, preferably one with new growth.
Where is the node on a mini monstera?
You will want to ensure that your cutting has at least one node. The node is a bump on the leaf where roots and leaves grow from. No node, no roots!
STEP 2 – make the cut
Cut your plant with clean, sharp scissors.
STEP 3 – place in water
Place the cutting in water. If a leaf will fall under the water line, remove it or it will rot and clog up the water!
STEP 4 – let root
Let sit until roots form – usually 3-4 weeks. Wait until the roots are 2 inches long or have secondary roots – mini roots growing off the roots – to plant in soil.
STEP 5 – plant in soil
Plant in soil and treat as you would an adult plant!
How to propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
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Here's how easy it is to propagate your mini monstera plant from a cutting!
Materials
- Parent plant
Tools
- Scissors
- Jar of water
Instructions
- Identify a healthy branch of your plant with new growth
- Cut off a section with at least one node - the bump that leaves grow from.
- Remove any leaves that will fall under the water line.
- Place in water, being sure at least 1 node is submerged.
- Keep the water topped off and change it once a week if it's looking foggy.
- Once the roots are 2 inches long, plant in soil.
- Treat like you would a parent plant.
Thanks for reading!
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