Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint
Mint Variegated Mini Monstera
Typical UK price
£16
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 4
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 25 Sep 2026
- On record
- 4
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint
One of three recorded colour breaks of this species. Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint 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 pale mint-green marbled variegation across the four-lobed leaf, a cooler, softer tone than either the aurea or white variegated breaks of this species.
Native range
Mint colour-break cultivar of Rhaphidophora tetrasperma, Southern Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia
Classification
- Genus
- Rhaphidophora
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Compact climbing hemiepiphyte
- Form of
- Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Deeply divided to margin, 4 clean lobes
- Leaf length
- 15-30 cm
- Leaf width
- 12-25 cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- Prominent midrib with pinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein. laterals
- Texture
- Glossy
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. pale mintVariegation featuring a speckled, marbled, or light pastel-green pattern.-green marbled variegation, a distinct third colour break from this species' AureaVariegation featuring yellow, gold, or lime-coloured patches. and white Variegated forms
- Growth habit
- Vining climber, short internodes
Recent UK sales
- 25 Sep 2026
rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint variegated
size not stated · 25 Sep 2026 £16 - 19 Sep 2026
rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint variegated
size not stated · 19 Sep 2026 £33 - 28 Aug 2026
rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint variegated
size not stated · 28 Aug 2026 £12 - 27 Aug 2026
rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint variegated
size not stated · 27 Aug 2026 £12
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | £24 | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | £12 | 2 |
Before you buy
- 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
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint care
- 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.
- Feeding
- 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
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or too little light
Fix: Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
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
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or compacted substrate
Fix: Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Rhaphidophora tetrasperma Mint
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting
- 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