Plant safety record
Mini Monstera
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
A climbing aroid with small, deeply split leaves that can resemble a miniature Monstera.
Also called: Mini split-leaf, Philodendron Ginny
Cats
Evidence limited or unknown
Reliable pet-specific evidence for the exact species was not located in the reviewed authoritative sources.
Evidence Evidence is insufficient
Dogs
Evidence limited or unknown
Reliable pet-specific evidence for the exact species was not located in the reviewed authoritative sources.
Evidence Evidence is insufficient
Why PawPlants gives these results
Reliable pet-specific evidence for the exact species was not located in the reviewed authoritative sources. Reliable pet-specific evidence for the exact species was not located in the reviewed authoritative sources. Mini monstera is not a Monstera species; common names and family resemblance are not enough to assign a safety result.
Identification details
A climbing aroid with small, deeply split leaves that can resemble a miniature Monstera. Mini monstera is not a Monstera species; common names and family resemblance are not enough to assign a safety result. Look for the scientific name Rhaphidophora tetrasperma or a verified synonym on the plant label.
Evidence and classification
Cat evidence: Evidence is insufficient. Dog evidence: Evidence is insufficient. Important qualification: Do not treat the absence of exact-species evidence as proof of safety. Do not treat the absence of exact-species evidence as proof of safety.
Sources
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Rhaphidophora tetrasperma | Plants of the World Online
Scope: Accepted name and family for Rhaphidophora tetrasperma.
Reviewed: 2026-07-30
Frequently asked questions
Does Mini Monstera have the same result for cats and dogs?
The reviewed classifications match, but each pet result is still stored and reviewed separately.
Can the common name confirm the plant?
No. Mini monstera is not a Monstera species; common names and family resemblance are not enough to assign a safety result.