Rhaphidophora 'Cryptantha'

Botanical: Rhaphidophora cryptantha

Common: Shingle Plant, Shingle Vine

• Light: Bright Indirect
• Ideal Temperature: 65-80°F
• Humidity: Medium
• Water: When the top 2 inches of soil are dry
• Fertilize: Once a month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength
• Preferred Soil: Well-Draining Potting Mix

• Easily propagated through stem cuttings or by air layering.
• This plant prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions.

• Member of the Araceae family, also known as the Arum family, which is a large family of flowering plants that includes over 3,700 species.
• Rhaphidophora plants are native to Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, particularly regions like Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

• Rhaphidophora plants are often mistaken for Monstera or Philodendron due to their similar appearance, but they are different genera.
• They are known for their air-purifying qualities and can help remove pollutants like formaldehyde from the air.
• The main difference between the Rhaphidophora cryptantha and the Rhaphidophora hayi is the Rhaphidophora cryptantha leaves are more bunched together whereas the Rhaphidophora hayii havs more distance between the leaves.