Rhaphidophora 'Cryptantha' (Shingle Plant)

Rhaphidophora cryptantha (Shingle Plant)

Step into a world of botanical wonder with the Rhaphidophora cryptantha, also known as the Shingle Plant. This extraordinary tropical vine is a true marvel, perfect for adding a touch of the exotic to your plant collection.

• Unique Growth Habit: The Shingle Plant is renowned for its distinctive shingling growth pattern. Its heart-shaped, dark-green leaves with striking silver veins grow flat against any vertical surface, creating a mesmerizing, overlapping effect that resembles roof shingles.
• Versatile Climber: Whether it’s a tree trunk, a moss pole, or a decorative trellis, this plant will cling and climb, transforming any vertical space into a lush, green tapestry.
• Compact and Manageable: While it can reach impressive lengths of up to 6 feet when supported, the Rhaphidophora cryptantha remains compact and manageable, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings.

Care Tips:

• Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn.
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
• Humidity: Prefers high humidity environments. Regular misting or a humidity tray can help maintain optimal conditions.
• Soil: Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix to ensure healthy growth.
• Temperature: Best grown in temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).

Bring a touch of the jungle to your home with the Rhaphidophora cryptantha. Its unique appearance and easy-care nature make it a standout addition to any plant lover’s collection. Perfect for creating a magical, vertical garden that will captivate and inspire

• Botanical Name: Rhaphidophora cryptantha
  

• Common Names: Shingle Plant
  

• Description: Rhaphidophora cryptantha is a rare, evergreen, tropical, shingling climber native to Papua New Guinea. Lae Botanic Garden first cultivated it, and it isn’t clear if this is the actual native habitat. Some sources place the native habitat as Southeast Asia and African tropics. This plant is in high demand, and many plant collectors value its shingling growing habits and lovely foliage – it has beautiful, heart-shaped velvety green or dark green leaves with silvery green markings along the veins. When growing, the leaves press or lie flat on the climbing surface, resembling roofing shingles instead of fanning or growing outwards like most climbers.