LIVELY ROOT 6 in. Philodendron Ginny (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma ‘Ginny’) Plant in Grower Pot

The deep green leaves on the Philodendron Ginny (Rhaphidophora tetrasperma) look like a smaller version of the Monstera deliciosa. They grow 6 in. split lobes depending on the supply of bright, indirect light. This plant is in the family of Araceae (neither Monstera nor Philodendron) and prefers climbing rather than hanging. Supply them with a moss pole or plant tape for support as it meanders up the wall or bookshelf.

• Pet warning: toxic if ingested
• Care level: i’m easy some care required
• High light: bright, indirect light is the best for this plant
• Medium water: use filtered, bottled or tap water that’s sat 24-hours to release the chemicals and water enough that the water discharges out of the drainage holes, once the water is fully drained, place them back into the cache or decorative pot, avoid overwatering as they can suffer from root rot, add water when the top several in. of soil are dry
• High humidity: add a humidifier or pebble tray to the bottom of the pot for added moisture around the leaves, spritz with filtered water, avoid using hard or soft water to avoid spotting on the leaves, keep the humidity between 40% to 60%
• Split leaves on this plant naturally adapt so coastal winds can easily pass through without splitting the foliage their small split lobes can measure 6 in. W when the plant is on a trellis climbing upward by their aerial roots
• Rare yellow variegated species of this plant won the highest bidders attention valuing at $8150, because of look-alike tendencies, this plant is often mistaken for the monstera deliciosa, consequently, they are often referred to as a mini-monstera because of their smaller leaves