This plant can easily get several feet tall even indoors. It is a very well drained soil and Im using the following components: Miracle Gro Potting Soil (I use this for most of my houseplants). This is much more work, but the results can be beautiful. Avoid letting this plant go completely dry at all cost because it will protest. The growth pattern of the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma and Monstera Deliciosa differs significantly. Im thinking of propagating one of mine since Im trying to save it from root rot and Im thinking I should probably propagate a cutting just incase things go downhill. -------------------------------- Follow/Sub -------------------------------- Subscribe to YouTube: https://bit.ly/2y1TSym Weekly Vlog: https://bit.ly/2ReiUDl Instagram+IGTV: https://bit.ly/2R60nsJ Facebook: https://bit.ly/2QkpKWq Twitter: @sroakes (https://twitter.com/sroakes) Blog: http://homesteadbrooklyn.com/ Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/clrKeL--------------------------------Don't forget: if you like this episode and the others, then be sure to Subscribe to this channel and hit the Notifications bell. Simply cut out some healthy leaf nodes and set them into a glass of water. But it didnt work for me. There are 2 main benefits to propagating a plant. The first step to propagation via stem cuttings is to look for a healthy stem. Ive potted my three rooted cuttings in one pot, and eventually I want them to be in the same pot as their mother. I always say that if you can keep your potting mix at a good moisture level for your plant, it is much more important than trying to increase humidity. You can remove the mini greenhouse setting at this point. The Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, on the other hand, is endemic to Southern Thailand and Malaysia. Ive had my plants grow over 6 feet in a single year. If youve gone for the mini greenhouse bonus step, you probably wont have to spray or water often. They work amazing for propping begonias too. | 6 common issues, Rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation | In water or soil. Butmine was slow to root. Super easy way to keep humidity sky high for cuttings. The nodes are simply the portion where the leaf meets the stem. Its not impossible to root your cuttings in water, its just more difficult. Stick the cuttings into the soil so that at least one node is touching the mixture. Most often it is because the plant has been overwatered. I took maybe 6 cuttings (spaced apart) from my Rhap, and all the new growth came from the node closest to the cut end. Their stems tend to be too thin for it to work well. I assume it was marked down because it was the total opposite of full. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma roots grow quickly and tend to be a bit stiff. What's a node? Here's how easy it is to propagate your mini monstera plant from a cutting! Propagations are all an experiment for us mere mortals anyways! Your roots should be at least one inch long before planting, but theres no harm in letting them grow 2-3 inches long. Can I Place Propagations in My Main Plant? Select a vine to take a cutting from. You need a cutting with 3-4 leaves on it, so pick some of your plants longest vines. It has big, fenestrated leaves and grows super quickly. Im going to try the moss and hope my cutting will make it, as I received it from a friend and dont have access to more cuttings. Want to learn about propagating rhaphidophora tetrasperma? A leaf by itself wont do it you need the bump of stem it connects to. I have no excuse Im just impatient. Many of my clients have struggled with them, to the point where I wrote a blog post on the dangers of moisture meters. No problem. You will want to ensure that your cutting has at least one node. Propagation. Your water propagation is complete! Step Five: Wait and watch. Give them a wipe with some rubbing alcohol just in case. Hooray! A customer at my work brought me in a begonia cutting (my first begonia). Once you take the cutting, the plant will eventually sprout new growth just below where you cut. Propagations always take longer than youd think. As with many plants, taking a good cutting is the best first step to ensuring a successful propagation. The cutting rooted really quickly in the LECA, and I was able to plant it in soil with little to no shock to the plant. The solution? Its a Rhaphidophora (pronounced rah-feed-uh-four-ah). Pests/Disease. (2) Make appropriately sized holes with your finger or a spoon. Propagating the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma plant is best done through stem cutting. Back off watering and begin treating the plant as normal. How To Propagate Rhapidophora Tetrasperma? Ensure you expose about four nodes and four leaves so that the plant will start growing. The reason is that the mini Monstera and Monstera deliciosa's leaves look similar. I now root most things in what I call my hillbilly terrariums. Ive not done much propagation yet this year, but my Golden dragon babies are doing super well. Rhaphidophora tetraspermais an aroid in the Araceae family, rhaphidophora genus, tetrasperma species. One of my friends sent me a single cutting of Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, and from that cutting,Ive propagated and grown more plants than I know what to do with. This plant baby is likely in a much smaller pot than what youre used to, which means it will need to be watered more frequently. Without disturbing the main root ball, trim the tangled roots at the bottom then carefully move the plant into a bigger pot size. obviously not an ideal wait time, but apparently leaves can propagate. quite sad since i decided to be too generous with the trade with my friend since i was so excited. That doesnt mean there are no other options, though! Putting your water-propagated cutting in dry dirt will cause stress. This is a warm growing tropical plant, so keep temperatures on the warm side. r. Give your Rhaphidophora bright indirect light. The plant is sensitive to extra cold and extra hot temperatures. Hopefully in the near future, they will be more abundant, and cheaper as well. If you would like to see my recommendations, check out my top 3 humidifier post to help you make your decision. Dont give up they may still root, and the aerial root dropping off isnt a massive deal. Support the stem. because success rates are high, its pretty fast. #variegatedrhaphidophora #variegatedplants #rareplants #rhaphidophoratetrasperma". If youre looking to multiply your mini Monstera, youre in luck. Use clean pruning shears to cut just below a node. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation is surprisingly easy. If you want a bushier plant, I would just take a few single node cuttings, root them, and then plant them back in the same pot. Theres no way of telling which node the new growth will come from. anything else. Place in water, being sure at least 1 node is submerged. Rhaphidophora tetraspermas grow very fast when the conditions are to their liking. Thats ok the roots are growing, so new leaves should start forming soon. Like I mentioned earlier, these plants hate to dry out too much. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation works in soil or in water, but also in LECA, perlite or sphagnum moss. These plants do not like to go completely dry so pay attention to it if you want the best growth out of your Rhaphidophora! The node is where the new growth will come from. For more details, review Thank you!!! Not ready for potting? You could buy several and put them all in the same pot, but I find that you can get more bank for your buck if you trim your existing plant and propagate the cuttings. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plants cannot be propagated by single leaves. You cant root this plant without a node. The Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma grows as a climbing vine (similar to what you would think of with a Pothos). You are supposed to wait after it. Perhaps a larger terra cotta pot would have been fine, but small terra cotta pots dry out much too quickly. One of my favorite and most convenient one-stop-shops to buy practically any plant is Etsy. Or, maybe its just outgrown its trellis or planter. Scissors, gloves, a small container with pre-moistened soil, and paperclips (optional). In this post, I highlight 5 basic tips on how to care for this amazing houseplant soo it thrives under you care, along with an illustrated guide on propagation. You need a cutting with 3-4 leaves on it, so pick some of your plants longest vines. Hi Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is native to lush and humid regions of Thailand and Malaysia.The plant was first formally documented in 1893 by British botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker.As a Rhaphidophora, it falls into the same family as the Monstera Deliciosa but is its own unique genus. They are thick and waxy. What is it? I do those on straight perlite. Sometimes I find that the transition from water to soil can shock a plant. Here are two easy options to support your plant. Lastly I don't want it to get much taller, should I cut the top off? This one is growing in a terrarium, and shes growing FAST. How to propagate Rhapidophora tetrasperma: Take a stem cutting with a node (and preferably a single leaf) Put the cutting in water for a couple of weeks Transfer the cutting to a jar. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is a beautiful vining plant that has become ultra popular. Try putting a bag over it as I show below, or opt for something like a DIY plastic propagation box. Step Five: Remove the leaf closest to the cut. Place the glass in a spot in your home that receives bright light, but no direct sun, as the water can easily overheat. Replace the water when it looks milky. More About Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Plant. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is often mistaken for the Monstera deliciosa and the Philodendron ginny. i. Dont take the cutting until after the node has rooted. Unrooted, soil propagations are more of a challenge. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links. Place the glass in a spot in your home that receives bright light, but no direct sun, as the water can easily overheat. Instead, you have to have at least one node. Growth will be best in warm temperatures. If your vessel has a narrow opening, you may have a hard time removing your prop without breaking off or damaging the roots. How do you do it? Write your questions and suggestions in the comments below the videos, on Instagram @homesteadbrooklyn #PlantOneOnMe, or Facebook @summerrayneoakes and @homesteadbrooklyn. After surviving being mailed to me, the cutting grew roots for me very easily in water. Get your supplies! Propagation of Mini Monstera (Rhaphidophorid Tetrasperma) The propagation of Mini Monstera (Rhaphidophorid Tetrasperma) is shockingly simple. Great tip! Take a stem cutting along with the node and a single leaf. Wow! In fact, the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is not a Monstera or a Philodendron. There's no such thing as Rhaphidophora tetrasperma succulent. My taste in fertilizer has continued to evolve and I have switched my all-purpose fertilizer to a product called Dyna-Gro Grow. Unrooted, soil propagations are more of a challenge. Place each segment into the soil, node-side down. Tetrasperma plants also use aerial roots to help them climb trees and branches in nature. Did you know? And it worked. Also, their pinnae don't have holes (perforation) near the midrib to make them appear stilted as it is with korthalsii. Yes, your plant will grow back after you take a cutting :-). Check for symptoms of root rot. If you get any resistance, that means it has rooted! This will help the plants new water roots establish themselves in soil. I took Sansevieria cuttings last year that took MONTHS to root, and still havent produced anything other than roots. Water Propagation. This is a GREAT way to get your plant to grow fuller, but its not easy. Stay tuned for more Propagation episodes coming up here! If there is more than one leaf on the cutting, remove the bottom leaves, leaving one remaining one at the tip. Pruning: A regular haircut can promote new growth for the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma. Send us pics of your plants on social media! The cutting has rooted and is planted in your preferred medium. Observe and repeat this process until the roots are at least one or two inches long. Its not even under the grow light: The Pilea peperomioides next to it is properly THRIVING too. As long as theres a node, theres hope! Try the Philodendron Bipennifolium. Make sure that the lowest leaf node is under the surface. It was also in AWFUL shape, hence the price drop. This is known as water rooting. Change out the water every week or so. There are where the roots will grow from. Too much harsh sun can turn the leaves yellow. That node is going in the water: you dont want any rotting, mushy leaves floating around. Theyll only deviate from this pattern if you take a cutting, so if you want a bushy plant, youll probably need to take cuttings. After a feel weeks, you can gently tug the stem of the cutting. (4) Water again. Rooting cuttings in damp sphagnum moss and perlite is one way to prevent this. They are usually ornamental and can go up to six inches in size. You can attempt to root a dying branch, but it usually just rots in the water. Im going to take another cutting at some point that Im going to start in moss and see if its quicker. Place it in water and wait for several weeks or a month for the roots to form. How to Propagate Rhaphidophora Plants The rhaphidophora may need a trim when its stems grow too long to support the leaves. Each leaf-cutting should have between one to three leaves, an aerial root, and a node. No need to get fancy with potting mixes. A bright and indirect position is best for Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, though you can give the plant some morning sunshine without risk of sun scorch. Step Three: Glove up. Remember, Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma is toxic and can cause skin irritation: your best bet is to wear gloves to avoid contact with your plants sap. If youre in the UK, a lot of garden centres have them, so I recommend going to find one you like in person. Growth: Afterward, place your cutting in the dirt. But it sounds like you want a bushy plant, so I'd probably a few cuttings and plant them together. It will grow at least one for sure. Select healthy cuttings that have at least a few leaf nodes on them. Rhapidophora tetrasperma is not a low-light plant. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation and how to care for your brand new plant(s). If you would like to make your own (and I promise you it will be much better and cheaper than anything you can purchase), check out my blog post with step-by-step photos and instructions on making your own moss post. No spam;unsubscribe anytime. How to propagate Rhapidophora tetrasperma: If youd prefer to watch a video, rather than read this long-ass post, then theres one here: The plant itself is not delicate or particularly hard to care for. If you feel any resistance, that means youre probably in the clear! Propagating in water or soil is the way to go for most plant enthusiasts simply because these methods are so straightforward. The slits in their leaves, which make them so photo-worthy! How to propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Tools needed: Clean scissors Jar of water (I like test tubes) Parent plant 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. Place your cutting in the water! Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is one of the most popular plants in the genus. You can root the cutting in two ways: either put it in a jar with water or plant it in a growing substrate. Please note that if you add chunky material like the orchid bark, the potting mix will be very aerated and you wont have to worry nearly as much about overwatering since much more oxygen will be available at the roots. You can give the cutting a light tug if you want to know whether it has started rooting yet. Although higher humidity would be appreciated, mine is in a room with 45%ish humidity and its growing nicely. It must be a pot with good drainage or you risk root rot. Yay! (Rhaphidophora is the genus and tetrasperma is the species.) Additionally, the Monstera Deliciosa's leaves will grow much larger than the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, growing up to two feet long. If your tetrasperma roots easily GREAT. You will need trimming shears, gloves, a glass of water, and your plant. If you do soil or moss, keep it moist. Fill a small nursery pot with well-draining soil and water it thoroughly. Next question: How exactly do you propagate a Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma? Water propagation is particularly suited to Rhaphidophora tetrasperma. Pro tip- Only prune back a maximum of 25% of your plant to reduce the risk of harming it. with regular watering they continued to live, and after about 2 years a couple new stems popped out of the ground! You could have a bacterial or fungal infection. You can cut the vine anywhere youd like, as long as the cutting includes a node. I have a Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma, it has a single stem over a meter tall and I'm not sure what to do with it. Propagation of mini monstera is extremely easy in water. Choose cuttings that are healthy and have at least a few leaf nodes. Step One: Gather supplies! 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