Rhaphidophora pertusa

Species · Rhaphidophora

Rhaphidophora pertusa is a climbing aroid recorded in evergreen forests. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

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Growing this plant

For this species

Growth habit
Climbing shrub.

Sources for this plant ↓

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

Its native range includes southern India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Andaman Islands, extending from Bangladesh to northern Thailand.

Rhaphidophora pertusa is an accepted species in Rhaphidophora. Cultivars and named forms are recorded separately.

Names & identity
Canonical Chonk name
Rhaphidophora pertusa
Accepted or parent name
Rhaphidophora pertusa
Species epithet
pertusa

Other plants in Rhaphidophora

Related by genus, not exact matches. Care requirements can differ.

Sources
Plant information
IISc India Flora Online: Rhaphidophora pertusa ↗

Introduction · Family · Growth habit

Checked 2026-09-24.
Kew POWO: Rhaphidophora pertusa ↗

About this plant

Checked 2026-09-24.
Name sourcesKew Plants of the World Online ↗