The deep green leaves of this rarely found Rhaphidophora undergo a striking transformation as they mature. While they are still small and heart-shaped in the young plant, they develop deep incisions in the adult plant, but only if allowed to climb up suitable supports such as untreated softwood or sphagnum moss sticks.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that corresponds in size, shape and coloring to the product photos.
- Delivery: on moss stick in 14cm pot
- Growth type: climbing
- Origin: rainforests of Southeast Asia and the western Pacific region.
- Other names: Rhaphidophora celatocaulis, shingle plant.
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Habitat/Light requirements: bright without direct sunlight.
- Substrate: Ben's Philodendron & Monstera Soil
- Temperature: optimal at 26° C (day), 16-18° C (night), do not let cool down below 12°C
- Watering: keep substrate moist and water about 1x a week, when the top layer of substrate starts to dry, with lime-poor lukewarm water, but avoid waterlogging. Water less in winter.
- Humidity: needs high humidity, use humidifier or place in terrarium.
- Nutrient addition: in spring/summer about every 4-6 weeks only moderately with liquid fertilizer.
- The plant needs an appropriate substrate to climb on such as untreated softwood or a peat moss stick.
