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Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Albo

Albo Variegated Mini Monstera

LightHigh
LightMedium to bright indirect light
HumidityMedium-High
HumidityModerate to High (55-75%)
TemperatureWarm
Temperature18-27°C
SizeMedium
SizeMedium climber (1.5-3 m)
Growth RateFast
Growth RateModerate to Fast
DifficultyEasy
DifficultyForgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
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Part of the Rhaphidophora tetrasperma familyVariegatedAlbo colour-break cultivar of Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, Southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia

7cm Target Price

£20.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

Target Price Guide

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7cm Target Price

Albo

£20.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

No UK sold listings recorded yet. This figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier.

About this target price: The figure above is the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Other sizes show their own recorded sale price where enough recent sales exist, or an estimate calculated proportionally from this one otherwise.

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Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
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How prices are calculated: The target price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Albo Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply divided to margin, 4 clean lobes
leaf Length15-30 cm
leaf Width12-25 cm
petiole ColorGreen, unaffected by leaf variegation
venationProminent midrib with pinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein. laterals
textureGlossy
variegationchimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. white sectoral variegation, ranging from light marbling to heavily white ('highly variegated') leaves
growth HabitVining climber, short internodes

About Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Albo

The second most commonly traded colour break of this species after plain green, with a steady stream of independent sellers offering rooted cuttings and small plants rather than the sporadic single-seller batches seen on other breaks. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Albo shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (deeply divided to margin, 4 clean lobes leaves on vining climber, short internodes growth), with crisp white sectoral variegation across the four-lobed leaf, often described by sellers as 'highly variegated'.

Native Range

Malaysia

Market Hub

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Albo Sold Prices & Live Market

What the Target Price above is based on: eBay sold prices by plant size, live listings, and retailer stock.

No eBay sales recorded yet. Sold listings are collected as they appear on eBay.

Before You Buy

Shared checklist for Rhaphidophora tetrasperma and its cultivated forms

  • Ensure there is at least one healthy node present; a cutting without a node cannot produce new growth
  • For variegated forms, check that the variegation pattern appears on the newest growth and shows no signs of reversion to green
  • Inspect the underside of leaves for spider mites (fine webbing or stippling) which are common on pothos-family plants
  • Confirm the cutting has visible roots or a healthy node before purchasing, since unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed

Propagation Guide

How to Propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Albo

Shared across every form of Rhaphidophora tetrasperma — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.

Methods
Stem cuttingNode cutting
Propagation Difficulty
Moderate?Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
Time to Establish

4-7 months

Care Guide

Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Albo Care Guide & Growing Conditions

General care shared across all forms of Rhaphidophora tetrasperma — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.

Substrate

Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.

Watering

Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.

Humidity

50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.

Fertilising

Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.

Repotting

Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.

Common Problems

Problem

Yellowing leaves

Cause

Overwatering or too little light

Fix

Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position

Problem

Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)

Cause

Insufficient light causing reversion to green

Fix

Move to a brighter position; variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern

Problem

Root rot

Cause

Overwatering or compacted substrate

Fix

Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency

Field Reference

In the Wild