Rare Plant
Light Preference/Tolerates (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light)
Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 5 feet

The fast-growing Mini Monstera or Dwarf Monstera as it is often known is not actually a Monstera, but a type of aroid plant botanically called Rhaphidophora tetrasperma. With a climbing vine-type habit, this Mini Monstera can be trained up a moss pole or left to trail down over a shelf. With green glossy foliage and deeply cut edges, it really does look like the Swiss cheese plant.

Best Locations For Growing Mini Monstera

The Mini Monstera will grow anywhere it receives enough light and warmth. However, being toxic, care must be taken when growing this plant around children or pets.

Mini Monstera Sunlight Requirements

This plant prefers bright, indirect light, but can tolerate some shade. However, avoid placing it where it will receive strong, direct sunlight, such as near a south-facing window, as this can scorch the foliage.

Mini Monstera Care

The Mini Monstera thrives when grown at a temperature of 68°F to 80°F. Preferring average humidity levels, this aroid will not tolerate dry air and may need misting regularly if grown in a dry environment. To keep to size or to encourage bushy growth, the growing tips can be cut off above a node, using a pair of sanitized and sharp scissors. Damaged or dying leaves can be removed by cutting at the base of the stem.

Watering Mini Monstera

The Mini Monstera prefers moist soil during the growing season. Watering once a week is generally enough, although it is advisable to allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before watering again. In winter, watering can be reduced. When watering, make sure any excess water has drained away before placing the plant back in its decorative pot.

Feeding Mini Monstera

To promote vigorous growth, the Mini Monstera can be fed monthly during the growing season with a balanced houseplant fertilizer as per the manufacturer’s instructions.

Mini Monstera Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light, Low Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Climbing

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 5 feet

Mature Spread: 3 feet

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Green, White

Flower Shade/Description: Green, White

Fragrant: Yes

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green, White

Foliage Description: Green, White

Temperature: 55° - 85°F (13° - 29°C)

Humidity: Below Average to Average (20% - 60%)

Common Name: Mini Monstera

Other Name(s): Monstera Minima, Philodendron Piccolo, Cheese Plant Lite, Holes Plant

Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma

Plant Type: House Plant

SKU:: Monstera_Minima-HP

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Mini Monstera