Rhaphidophora Pachyphylla - Mini Shingle Vine Plant

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Rhaphidophora Pachyphylla - Mini Shingle Vine Plant

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Rhaphidophora pachyphylla is a petite shingling member of the Araceae family and is an epiphytic climbing vine. Found in India, New Guinea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand and China. Considered a shingle plant due to the way the leaves flatten against the growing surface. This gives the appearance of roof shingles (hence the name). The leaves on this climbing vine are solid green, smooth and thick, about 1cm. The unique looking stem is also very thick and clings tight to its host. This plant is found growing in valley rain and evergreen forests with roots on the forest floor as it climbs up trees. Rhaphidophora pachyphylla prefers a humid environment and partial to full shade. This plant is not easy to find for sale and we are proud to once again be able to offer it to our customers. This plant is found growing in valley rain and evergreen forests with roots on the forest floor as it climbs up trees. Rhaphidophora pachyphylla prefers a humid environment and partial to full shade. This plant is not easy to find for sale and we are proud to once again be able to offer it to our customers.

Picture represents the live item. Sold as a live rooted potted vine cutting.

Rhaphidophora pachyphylla is a great plant for terrariums or containers due to its compact size. It thrives in a warm and humid environment so it is not recommended to grow as a houseplant due to the high humidity needs of the plant. As it grows it will attach to the background and other structures that may be in the vivarium and will slowly cover it. This unique plant prefers partial to full shade.

This diminutive little shingle plant has tiny, green leaves no bigger than 1cm. When given a vertical growing space it quickly climbs, clasping the surface with the tiny leaves. It is small enough for use in any size terrarium. We have done some limited offerings over the years and finally have enough to offer it again.

*RARE type Climbing Shingle Plant *Great in containers and low light *Bury roots or one end in dirt and train the rest to climb a branch, rocks, or background with cotton thread. *Perfect for terrariums or on branches over a planted aquarium *Live Arrival Guarantee when temps are above 20°F and below 85°F *Please do not allow to bake or freeze in mailbox

Picture represents the live item. Sold as a live 6” vine cutting. Most cuttings are rooted.


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