Rhaphidophora decursiva

Creeping Dragon Tail

Wild SpeciesRare Species
£££ · RareLowIndian Subcontinent to South China and Indo-China
Creeping Dragon Tail

Morphology

leaf ShapeDeeply pinnatifid with numerous narrow lobes
leaf Length50-90cm
leaf Width30-50cm
petiole ColorGreen
venationPinnate
textureGlossy, leathery
variegationNone
growth HabitThick climbing stems

About

Rhaphidophora decursiva is a vigorous climbing aroid native to tropical and subtropical forests stretching from the Indian Subcontinent to South China and Indo-China. It climbs trunks in warm wet conditions. The adult leaves are extremely large, glossy green, and deeply pinnatifid with many narrow lobes, lacking any perforations. The juvenile leaves, in contrast, are much smaller and undivided. The thick rooting stems display visible nodes and numerous climbing aerial roots.

Climate Profile

OriginIndian Subcontinent to South China and Indo-China
HumidityHigh
TemperatureWarm
LightMedium to Bright Indirect Light
FamilyAraceae
GenusRhaphidophora

Market Analysis & Price Guide

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AA PriceEstimate
£80 – £300
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Quick Facts

growth HabitVigorous climbing, root-climbing
mature SizeLarge climber (up to 3-5m)
lightMedium to Bright Indirect Light
humidityHigh
temperatureWarm
difficultyEasy to Moderate
growth SpeedFast
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