Plant Genus: Rhaphidophora

Plant Family: Araceae

Native Plant: Borneo.

Soil Drainage: Very well-drained; we recommend a substrate mix composed of organic matter, perlite, pine bark, and sphagnum moss.

Soil pH: Acidic

Fertilizers: Requires fertilization during active vegetative growth with an N.P.K fertilizer according to preferences in diluted quantities. We recommend fertilizing with diluted solution at each watering. From October to early spring (March), reduce fertilization.

Air Humidity: For proper plant development, an ambient humidity level of 50% to 80% is necessary. Green Mirrors recommends attaching the plant to a support to promote leaf maturation.

Temperature: 18-30 degrees Celsius

Light: Bright indirect light. It can also tolerate direct light for a few hours if the window faces east, which will enhance variegation.

Pot Height with Plant: 15-20 cm

Rhaphidophora tenuis is an extremely rare and unique climbing plant that grows in the form of a shingling vine in the tropical moist biome. The dark green leaves have have the shape of arrow heads and a velvety texture.

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