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. Cut your plant with clean, sharp scissors. As the water evaporates, the upper clay balls will absorb it, creating a nice humid environment perfect for rooting! Here are two easy options to support your plant. If youre not sure how to care for your new plant, heres some good news: theyre really not very difficult. Follow these simple steps to propagate your plant using stem cuttings: Using a sharp pair of pruning shears or scissors, take a stem cutting from a mature, healthy plant that has at least 2-3 nodes along the stem. -------------------------------- 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. Without disturbing the main root ball, trim the tangled roots at the bottom then carefully move the plant into a bigger pot size. After that, transfer the stem cutting into the jar and cover it with damp moss. It has big, fenestrated leaves and grows super quickly. Pro tip- Only prune back a maximum of 25% of your plant to reduce the risk of harming it. Soil that is too dry or too wet can cause this, as can drafty areas (too cold or too hot), as well as very low humidity. No node, no roots! There must have been a few node cells at the base! Theres no reason not to propagate your Rhaphidophora tetrasperma directly in soil: its all just a matter of preference. It sounds cheesy, but its the best way to think about stuff like that. Water propagation is particularly suited to Rhaphidophora tetrasperma. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma likes moderate to warm temperatures. Variegated Rhaphidophora tetrasperma aka Mini Monstera boasts of variated colored leaves and a cluster of flowers with spathe, making an exotic indoor houseplant. While it vines like crazy, the leaves stay fairly small (4 to 6 inches long), which is a lot different from the monstera deliciosa. Hi (Optional: Add a few worm castings for nutrients since moss and perlite do not have any.). 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). I dont even vent until I get new growth. Remove the leaf closest to the cut. Yes, the original plant will grow back. Simply cut out some healthy leaf nodes and set them into a glass of water. If you would like to see my recommendations, check out my top 3 humidifier post to help you make your decision. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plants cannot be propagated by single leaves. Live moss is a great idea I shall borrow some from my boyfriends fancy-ass terrarium. The Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma has large gaps. I have an article here on how to get cuttings to root faster. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation is surprisingly easy. How to Grow a Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma Water Required Keep the potting soil moist for active growth. Its pretty much the mix I use for all my plants, and no ones complained. If your vessel has a narrow opening, you may have a hard time removing your prop without breaking off or damaging the roots. I cant go back to cheap grow lights these are too good. In a nutshell, without support: The Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma grows down, and the Monstera Deliciosa grows up (at least for a couple of years). Join our mailing list for exclusive benefits - No Spam, just garden goodness! Using a sterilised pair of sharp scissors, take a snip from the plant, which must include a node. You need a cutting with 3-4 leaves on it, so pick some of your plants longest vines. Select a healthy stem cutting that has at least a few leaf nodes on it. Putting your water-propagated cutting in dry dirt will cause stress. Simply insert 3 bamboo canes in your pot and tie them on top. I will describe how I rooted my Rhaphidophora in the next section. These leaves grow to be up to twelve inches in length at their peak, but they will probably stay closer to six inches if kept as a houseplant. Many of my clients have struggled with them, to the point where I wrote a blog post on the dangers of moisture meters. No worries! Scissors, gloves, a small container with pre-moistened soil, and paperclips (optional). I now root most things in what I call my hillbilly terrariums. This is likely caused by a soil moisture issue. I do those on straight perlite. It took at least 6 months to grow! Glove up. Dampen your potting medium and gently plant the cutting so the node is submerged. Different plants require slightly different conditions in order to root, but here are a few factors that can influence rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation: I dont know if its just a coincidence, but the cutting I took with two leaves struggled to root, and its the only difference I could find between the cuttings. (Bonus step) Place the whole thing in a clear plastic bag or propagator to keep in warmth and moisture. This means that if you only buy one vine, youll end up with one long string of leaves. Ive even seen it advertised as Monstera minima but this is incorrect. Air Layering Air layering is a fun technique used mostly on epiphytes and other climbing plants. You should end up with 4-5 plantable snippets. If youre new to LECA, check out my post abouthow to grow plant cuttings in LECA. But anyway, potting it in a damp medium that allowed a lot of airflow and light caused my rhapidophora to root pretty quickly. It takes 3-4 weeks for your propagations roots to establishwater when the topsoil is damp but crumbly. Mine are in Leca, and whilst Ive had 0 leaves, the roots looks incredible! Change this water at least once every day. | 6 common issues, Rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation | In water or soil. One of my favorite and most convenient one-stop-shops to buy practically any plant is Etsy. 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. In fact, my rhaphidophora tetrasperma has pretty much thrived on neglect. Why? Look at the transformation after just 1 year! Watering: Deeply water your Rhaphidophora tetrasperma when the top 1-2 inches of the soil feel dry. It is native to Thailand and Malaysia. People often report it taking upwards of three months before the plant will grow again from the cut spot. It was basically a string of leaves. This plant used to be hard to find, but it is becoming much more common. If the plant and the new pot are in scale, then going from a 6 grow pot to a 10 would be fine. fingers crossed! You will also see brown spots on the leaves. If your Mini Monstera features curling leaves, this could be due to too low humidity. They are similarly branched in every direction but stay quite small. In addition, I highly advise against using a moisture meter. Propagating vining plants like this one is pretty easy! Fill a small nursery pot with well-draining soil and water it thoroughly. There are many reasons why plants can get yellow leaves. Micronutrients, although needed in very small amounts, are still necessary to plant growth. As long as theres a node, theres hope! Finally, plant your new plant in a well-draining potting mix. Give your plant a coco pole or moss pole to climb on. Yes, your plant will grow back after you take a cutting :-). It can be propagated through water or soil as a medium. This plant enjoys bright indirect light, well-draining soil, and not a lot of water. Water propagation is the easiest and cheapest way to propagate rhaphidophora tetrasperma. All blog comments are checked prior to publishing. Tetrasperma plants also use aerial roots to help them climb trees and branches in nature. the ariel root is also damaged and seemed to have been knocked off. Ive really been enjoying rooting plant cuttings in LECA. Putting your water-propagated cutting in dry dirt will cause stress. For propagations, they are super helpful! How To Propagate The Rhaphidophora There's one simple way to get new a Rhaphidophora; propagation through stem cuttings. anything else. What are those? For extra security, bend your paper clips into a U shape, using them to anchor each node to the soil. If you have any more questions about propagating Rhaphidophora tetrasperma or if you want to share your own experiences with this delightful aroid, dont hesitate to leave a comment below! These graceful lobes make it stand out in the crowd. Try putting a bag over it as I show below, or opt for something like a DIY plastic propagation box. Though after you prune your plant, it may be slow to produce new growth. You are supposed to wait after it. Extra humidity helps, tooyou can try something like a greenhouse cabinet (see my Ikea greenhouse cabinet for inspiration) or a plastic bag. Good luck! 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. Pothos has a natural rooting hormone, helped my tetra cuttings grow roots in just a few weeks! Want to learn about propagating rhaphidophora tetrasperma? I have a really big syngonium cutting propping at the moment and its taking its sweet time I think I may cut it into small pieces. It will soon sprout new growth and being growing like crazyand then it will be time to propagate all over again , Rhaphidophora Decursiva Care & Propagation. Step Three: Snip this vine into smaller segments, one node per section. The first step to propagation via stem cuttings is to look for a healthy stem. Thanks for signing up! If youd like to skip the water rooting step and plant your cutting directly in soil, you follow all of the same steps. Your water propagation is complete! The moss will dry out very quickly unless you keep it in a humid environment. Up to 12 feet long depending on how happy the plant is. This is a rapidly growing plant if you can provide good growing conditions. You can root the cutting in two ways: either put it in a jar with water or plant it in a growing substrate. And there you have it! Tetrasperma plants also use aerial roots to help them climb trees and branches in nature. 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. If youre in the UK, a lot of garden centres have them, so I recommend going to find one you like in person. They feature split lobes - usually a few on each leaf. Cut off a section with at least one node - the bump that leaves grow from. My cuttings had been in water for about two weeks before I transferred it over, so were looking at about a month/six weeks from cutting to potting up. And WOW, the roots were strong and thick! The Monstera Delciosa starts life with zero fenestration. Please do me a favor and share this post to social media because it will help me spread the Ohio Tropics houseplant care tips to the masses! anything else. Take a stem cutting along with the node and a single leaf. It didnt have pests. I've supported it on a bamboo cane but as its only a single stem it doesn't look very nice I'd like it to bush out a bit or have more stems, is that possible? Propagating Rhaphidophora is very simple. This growth happened about a week after I switched from water to moss. Propagating the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma plant is best done through stem cutting. The Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, on the other hand, is endemic to Southern Thailand and Malaysia. To be perfectly honest, the roots werent as big as Id have liked maybe an inch long, but only just. Heres a photo of new growth (taken in a dark kitchen at 10pm, so apologies for the quality): the node already has a leaf and an aerial root coming from that node, but it doesnt seem bothered. I have a Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma, it has a single stem over a meter tall and I'm not sure what to do with it. Home Houseplant propagation Rhaphidophora tetrasperma propagation | In water or soil. Well, because its leaves look an awful lot like smaller monstera deliciosa leaves. See if you can find something you can use as a cloche to increase the humidity, and stick it on a bright windowsill. Yes, that makes so much sense! What is it? In the US, prices vary WILDLY, so Ill link a few shops on Etsy that have them in stock at the time of writing this article. Why? Bright, indirect light is ideal, but medium light is also tolerated. Each leaf-cutting should have between one to three leaves, an aerial root, and a node. Here is a formula if you want to make the soil for your Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma: 40% Peat Moss 30 % Pumice (rock type) 20% Orchid with Bark 10% Worm Castings 7. If a leaf gets knocked off your plant, lay it to rest it wont grow roots on its own. You want to chop the vine before the plants node. You can cut the vine anywhere youd like, as long as the cutting includes a node. Like, a tenner. No specific ratios were mentioned, but Im following that one recommendation. (2) Make appropriately sized holes with your finger or a spoon. Some Of Our General Houseplant Guides For Your Reference: You can see the aerial roots already along the stem in the photo above. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma is a beautiful vining plant that has become ultra popular. The growth pattern of the Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma and Monstera Deliciosa differs significantly. So, stay away from beer bottles and other narrow necked bottles. By applying these tips, youll eventually have these fast growers in every corner of your house (and your friends houses). The cuttings themselves were starting to grow in the water, as you can see from the buds forming in the photo below. I really believe that they will become very widespread one day, similar to Pilea peperomioides. Im game. It has a similar flair but on a smaller scale. You can replant into the same pot if you'd like, or just start a new pot and add a few cuttings in it. I personally prefer to root in water so I can monitor root growth easily! Aesthetic - Tollan Kim. This is not a low light plant so please give it good light otherwise you will be disappointed with poor growth and small foliage. I am wondering what happens to the plant where you take the cutting. If anyone has plants that theyd like me to try to propagate, let me know. Wow! The Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma has large gaps. Mini Monsteras like bright indirect light, good drainage and lightly moist soil. They come in a pack of ten, they have drainage holes, they come with a saucer, theyre pretty, and theyre cheap. If anyone has any information that disputes that, please leave a comment. My question is about where to cut and how many times I can cut. A leaf by itself wont do it you need the bump of stem it connects to. quite sad since i decided to be too generous with the trade with my friend since i was so excited. Always test the potting mix before watering. You can attempt to root a dying branch, but it usually just rots in the water. Ok, so ordinarily I would say no. To find out more about growing this species successfully, have a look at the extensive Rhaphidophora tetrasperma care guide! If the roots are as delicate at the new leaves Id have probably killed it. The Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma grows as a climbing vine (similar to what you would think of with a Pothos). Great tip! I dont like the mini monstera nickname, but its a common name and (crucially) its easier to type than Rhapidophora tetrasperma. Leaves can dry and drop off cuttings, but it doesnt necessarily mean theyre not viable you can trim the dead leaf off and lay the stem on some damp moss. Allow the cuttings to root in a small nursery container, and transplant them into your main plant when theyve become more mature. You will notice that the lower leaves will turn yellow if you let this happen. Have you tried looking for a Rhaphidophora tetrasperma? Here is a step by step guide to get your plant growing new babies soon! Watering: This depends on how bright sunlight levels are, but you can let these dry out a bit. If you want to see updates, follow my Instagram. confirm it's really you to prevent spam :), Copyright by Brittany Goldwyn, 2015-2022 | Trellis Framework by Mediavine. The vines, though, can grow super long. Once theyre an inch or two (~5 cm) long, you can pot up your brand new Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plant(s). These plants do NOT like to go completely dry so try not to let this happen. A small Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma may only have vines that are 6inches long, but they can grow to 12ft or more. And it worked. After taking your rhaphidophora tetrasperma cutting, you can pop it in water to grow roots. You can give the cutting a light tug if you want to know whether it has started rooting yet. The rare tropical aroid is easy to identify because it has small leaves. To propagate it, all you need to do is take a stem cutting that has a leaf node on it and place it in water until roots start to grow! A customer at my work brought me in a begonia cutting (my first begonia). Their presence will really speed up the process, as the cutting to photosynthesize effectively. Afterward, place your cutting in the dirt. Did you know? In general, when I water propagate any plant, I wait until the roots are 1-2 inches long and then I will pot them up in soil. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a4efcd051e7e30d1d13183b4d301b834" );document.getElementById("j850b6b5bb").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You'll want a warm, humid environment to ensure good rooting. Looking to purchase a Rhaphidophora tetrasperma? Thank you for the monsters propagation tips, will the original plant grow again? Ive tried tons and have certain ones that I like the best. Cut the plant into sections that contain 1 or 2 nodes. This will help the plants new water roots establish themselves in soil. , so pick some of our General Houseplant Guides for your propagations roots to help them trees... 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