Rhaphidophora 'Cryptantha' | Rare Shingle Plant Climber | House Plant Shop

Shop Rhaphidophora Cryptantha at House Plant Shop. Rare shingling climber with velvety leaves & silvery vein markings. Collector's plant. Buy now!

• Botanical Name: Rhaphidophora cryptantha
• Common Names: Shingle Plant
• Description: Rhaphidophora cryptantha is a rare, evergreen, tropical, shingling climber native to Papua New Guinea. 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 flat on the climbing surface, resembling roofing shingles instead of fanning outwards like most climbers.
• Care: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Prefers high humidity and warm temperatures of 65-80°F. Provide a moss pole or climbing surface for best growth.