There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Mini Monstera is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Houseplant you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Houseplant, a type of plant in the Araceae family of botany.
Repotting Mini Monstera – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Mini Monstera, just like you would repot your Ming Aralia as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Mini Monstera loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Mini Monstera by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Mini Monstera is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Mini Monstera
Patience is key when extracting your Mini Monstera from the pot. Depending on the age of the Mini Monstera, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Mini Monstera for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Mini Monstera from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist but well-draining soil and allow your Mini Monstera to flourish.
How to nurture your Mini Monstera
Read on for some additional information on the care of Mini Monstera.
After you have repot Mini Monstera, how should you take care of it?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Mini Monstera grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Africa, Asia).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 6-8 ft. tall (indoors), 15-20 ft. tall (outdoors). Also, a final factor in ensuring that Mini Monstera reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Partial exposure.
Where should you keep Mini Monstera? Inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Mini Monstera inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b. In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Africa, Asia.
If your Mini Monstera is repotted, will it bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 6-8 ft. tall (indoors), 15-20 ft. tall (outdoors) which is what you can expect after the right care for your Mini Monstera should also come with Green, white blooms at Spring, summer time. Check out Mini Cyclamen for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
What other names does Mini Monstera have?
Your Mini Monstera may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Mini Monstera Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Rhaphidophora tetrasperma |
For a different plant in this family, check out Common Honeysuckles which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Miltonia Orchids are a good fit as they are in the same family.
General care for repotting Mini Monstera
To master aftercare for Mini Monstera too, research Houseplant care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Araceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be toxic to dogs and cats.