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Rhaphidophora decursiva
Species · Rhaphidophora
Rhaphidophora decursiva is a substantial climbing aroid with leaves divided nearly to the central vein. Its stems become partly woody.
- Growth habit: Climber, sometimes growing epiphytically on other plants. Source and guidance ↓
- Light: Light shade. Source and guidance ↓
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Growing this plant
For this species
- Growth habit
- Climber, sometimes growing epiphytically on other plants.
- Light
- Light shade.
- Substrate
- Fertile, enriched soil with good drainage.
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings.
General guidance for Rhaphidophora
General guidance for this genus. Individual species and cultivars can need different conditions.
- Light
- R. tetrasperma: bright, indirect; avoid intense direct sun.
- Water
- R. tetrasperma: top 2.5 cm dry → water.
- Warmth and humidity
- Growing R. tetrasperma: ~18–27°C; ~60% humidity.
- Support
- R. tetrasperma: climbing pole or trellis.
More about growing Rhaphidophora
Genus guidance sourcesKew: Rhaphidophora taxonomy, range and habitats ↗Singapore Botanic Gardens: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma ↗Singapore Botanic Gardens: Rhaphidophora hayi growth form ↗Kew: Rhaphidophora hayi native range ↗NC State Extension: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma care ↗RHS: general houseplant feeding and drainage ↗RHS: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma and misapplied Monstera name ↗Kew: Rhaphidophora hayi shingling habit ↗Reviewed 2026-09-22.
About this plant
Rhaphidophora decursiva is an accepted species in Rhaphidophora. Cultivars and named forms are recorded separately.
Names & identity
- Canonical Chonk name
- Rhaphidophora decursiva
- Accepted or parent name
- Rhaphidophora decursiva
- Species epithet
- decursiva
Other plants in Rhaphidophora
Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.
Sources
Plant information
IISc India Flora Online: Rhaphidophora decursiva ↗
Introduction · Growth habit
Checked 2026-09-24.Mazhar Botanic Garden: Rhaphidophora decursiva ↗
Light · Substrate · Propagation
Checked 2026-09-24.Name sourcesKew Plants of the World Online ↗