How to grow and care for Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott
Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
Botany Encyclopedia
Family : Araceae
🏝️ Habitat Conditions
Most of them inhabit tropical and subtropical regions, making them vulnerable to cold and dry climates.
🌺 Flower
It has a thick, fleshy flower stalk with densely clustered, stemless flowers. This flower arrangement is called a spadix.
water
How to water Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott
How often should I water?
check Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott need?
Bright indirect light
Medium
Grow light
Low
Light preference
Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott likes Bright indirect light, Grow light, Medium, Low day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
500 ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
500
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
8~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Rhaphidophora decursiva (Roxb.) Schott is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Alismatales, Family: Araceae, Genus: Rhaphidophora, Species: Rhaphidophora decursiva
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Southeast Asia |
| Hardiness Zone | 10 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Alismatales |
| Family | Araceae |
| Genus | Rhaphidophora |
| Species | Rhaphidophora decursiva |
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