Rhaphidophora species Malaysia - Aroid377
Rhaphidophora species Malaysia - Aroid377
Rhaphidophora sp Malaysia is an evergreen tropical plant from the Aroid family. This species lacks an official scientific yet, but as the name reveals, originates from Malaysia. This half epiphytic plant has a climbing growth habit. The leathery leaves are oval and pointy and are dull green colored. This plant is ideal for the warmer environments indoor, and greenhouses as long as relative high humidity is maintained.
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Rhaphidophora sp Malaysia is mostly grown for its leaves. This species is a half epiphytic plant that produces aerial roots from its rhizome to anchor itself to trees for structural support. The leaves of this plant are pointy, oval and unlike many other species from this genus, the leave edge is not deeply cut. This plant produces inflorescences seldomly. When in bloom, the non-spectacular inflorescence is similar to other species from the aroid family. This plant could be propagated by cuttings. Make sure every piece of cut rhizome contains at least three leaves and some aerial roots. Put cutting in specialized propagation soil or place them in water to root first.
Rhaphidophora sp Malaysia originates from the warm and humid forests of Malaysia. Hence, this plant requires an environment with a temperature range between 18 and 30 degrees Celsius. For optimal growing conditions, do not let humidity drop under 70 %. This species is mainly suitable for warmer rooms indoors or heated greenhouses. As this species matures, provide structural items to guide its climbing growth habit. The plant thrives in bright indirect light, try to avoid direct sunlight in summer and spring as it will scorch its leaves. Place this plant in humus rich potting soil and never let the soil go bone dry. Also, prevent the soil of becoming swampy. Fertilize the plant with fertilizer for green plants, half the recommended dose. Withhold fertilizer in autumn and winter.
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