Rhaphidophora
Rhaphidophora spathacea
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, New Guinea, Palau
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Araceae
- Genus:
- Rhaphidophora
- Species:
- Rhaphidophora spathacea
- USDA Symbol:
- RHSP3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid, tropical environments