What it is: This listing is Rhaphidophora tetrasperma (Mini Monstera) grown on a pole for climbing support (NC State Extension). Our photos show a taller plant climbing a stake. This listing is marked NO SHIP.

Light: Bright, indirect light suits Rhaphidophora; a little gentle sun is fine, but harsh afternoon sun can burn leaves (NC State Extension). A grow bulb can help through dark winters. Low light often means fewer splits or fenestrations on new leaves.

Watering & care: Use a moist, well-drained aroid mix and water when the top inch of the mix is dry (NC State Extension). Keep the support slightly moist if it is a moss pole so aerial roots can grip. Do not leave the pot sitting in water. Water less in cool, low-light winter months.

Humidity: It thrives around 60% humidity; average home humidity is often enough, and a humidifier or grouping plants helps in dry winters (NC State Extension). A pebble tray only gives a small, local boost.

Temperature: Keep it in ordinary warm rooms about 18–27 °C (65–80 °F) and away from cold drafts (NC State Extension). Protect it from frost.

Winter indoors: In winter, keep it away from cold windows and drafts, water less often, and still check that the top inch is dry before watering.

Expected indoor size: As a houseplant, NC State Extension lists Mini Monstera about 0.6–4.6 m (2–15 ft) tall and about 0.3–1.2 m (1–4 ft) wide, depending on support and space. How large yours gets depends on light, warmth, pot size, support and care, and we can't promise a particular leaf size, shape or how split each new leaf will be.

Feeding: Feed lightly in spring and summer while it is growing; our Schultz All Purpose Plant Food works at a light dilution. Ease off in fall and winter.

Pets & pests: Toxic if ingested; keep out of reach of pets and children. Sap can irritate skin — gloves help (NC State Extension). Watch for spider mites, fungus gnats and scale; root rot follows excess water (NC State Extension).

About your plant: Every plant is a little different. Size, fullness, leaf count and how split or fenestrated the leaves are vary from plant to plant and change with age and light; young plants may not yet show mature splits, so we can't promise a particular leaf size, shape or pattern. The size option (10" on a pole NO SHIP) refers to the pot diameter or listed form. It does not guarantee an exact plant height or leaf count. Photos show typical plants from our greenhouse, not the specific plant you will receive. The shared gallery image shows other Rhaphidophora as inspiration.