{"product_id":"rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-mini-monstera","title":"Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (\"Mini Monstera\")","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRhapidophora tetrasperma — “Mini Monstera”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhapidophora tetrasperma\u003c\/em\u003e is a fast-growing climbing aroid prized for its compact, deeply divided foliage. It is commonly sold as \u003cstrong\u003e“Mini Monstera”\u003c\/strong\u003e because its mature leaves resemble a miniature version of \u003cem\u003eMonstera deliciosa\u003c\/em\u003e, but despite the nickname, it is \u003cstrong\u003enot a Monstera\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cem\u003eRhapidophora\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMonstera\u003c\/em\u003e are separate genera within the aroid family, Araceae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOld World vs. New World Aroids\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the easiest ways to understand the distinction is geography. \u003cstrong\u003eRhapidophora is an Old World genus\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia; \u003cem\u003eR. tetrasperma\u003c\/em\u003e itself is native to southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia. “Old World” is a biogeographic term referring broadly to Africa, Europe, and Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonstera, by contrast, is a New World genus\u003c\/strong\u003e, native to tropical regions of the Americas. “New World” refers to the Americas and associated regions encountered by Europeans during the Age of Exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the two genera evolved similar climbing habits and fenestrated or divided foliage, \u003cem\u003eRhapidophora tetrasperma\u003c\/em\u003e is botanically distinct from the Monsteras it superficially resembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven a support to climb, warm temperatures, bright indirect light, and an airy aroid substrate, \u003cem\u003eR. tetrasperma\u003c\/em\u003e can grow rapidly and develop increasingly mature, dramatically divided leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact plant pictured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MonsteraEtc ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52737785233690,"sku":null,"price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/1325\/2890\/files\/IMG_4793.jpg?v=1787592757","url":"https:\/\/monsteraetc.com\/es\/products\/rhaphidophora-tetrasperma-mini-monstera","provider":"MonsteraEtc ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}