Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva Care

Rhaphidophora decursiva

What is the plant

Rhaphidophora decursiva is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to China, the Indian Subcontinent, and Indochina.

Decursiva has deeply lobed leaves giving the appearance of a giant creeping fern. The leaves can reach rather large proportions – 39 inches long and 20 inches wide, given adequate space and moisture. A robust climber, this Himalayan native finds its way around by sending out long aerial roots to assist in its support.

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Shade

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

min 11a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The soil should be kept evenly moist and watered regularly. Provide plants with 1 inch of water a week during the growing season but take care not to overwater.
Fertilizer
Fertilize sparingly at least 6 inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow very slowly.
Sunlight
This Rhaphidophora requires 70-85% sunlight. Depending on your location filtered sun is best.

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Soil
They thrive in moist soils with high organic matter and grow best when provided with a mossy post or burlap wrapped pole to climb.
Temperature
Indoors plants thrive at temperatures between 55°- 80°F. Outdoors, this plant can be grown in the areas with the lowest winter temperatures of +1.7°C (35°F).
Container
Rhaphidophora plants can be grown in pots, hanging baskets or outdoors as a ground cover or beautiful tree wrap.