However, all three of these genera fall under the same familyAraceaewhich may cause some confusion.
Like many plants in the Araceae family, Rhaphidophora decursiva are considered toxic to pets and humansif ingested.
If you have successfully grown other tropical houseplants such asmonsterasorphilodendrons, you will have no problems with this Rhaphidophora.
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Tip
Don’t forget to dust!
These big, glossy leaves can accumulate dust fast.
Dust-free leaves are not only beautiful but allow the plant to grow properly and photosynthesize efficiently.
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When grown indoors, it does best in a location that receives several hours ofbright, indirect light.
Ideally, this plant should be grown directly next to, or in front of, a bright window.
If possible, avoid using just houseplant potting soil, as convenient as it may be.
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Water
This plant should be watered once the top few inches of soil have dried out.
The soak and dry method of watering is ideal for this Rhaphidophora.
Fertilizer
The Rhaphidophora decursiva benefits fromregular fertilizationduring the spring and summer months.
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during watering for best results.
Pruning
Pruning a Rhaphidophora decursiva is mainly for aesthetic purposes.
Under the right conditions these vining plants grow quickly and may eventually outgrow your space.
Propagating Rhaphidophora Decursiva
Propagating Rhaphidophora decursiva is simple and fun to do.
Similar to pruning, propagating should be done in either the spring or summer.
If you have propagated other houseplants usingstem cuttingsthen you will have no problem with this Rhaphidophora.
Heres how you could do it in just a few steps.
Then, move the plant to its new pot, filling the pot with fresh soil as you go.
These tropical plants can also suffer from diseases like fungal leaf spot and root rot.
Prune off any affected areas immediately, and propagate any stems that are not rotted to save the plant.
Yellow Leaves
Yellow leavescan mean a few different things.
Evaluate your plants growing conditions to determine what the most likely culprit may be.
and will naturally slow their growth.
Ensure that your plant is receiving bright, indirect light.
Lastly, check to see if your Rhaphidophora decursiva needs repotting.
If your plant is severelyroot-boundit will slow its growth until it is given more room to grow into.
Compared to its cousin theRhaphidophora tetrasperma, theRhaphidophora decursivais a bit more rare and elusive.
Instead, it is a part of theRhaphidophoragenus, which is separate and distinct from theMonsteragenus.
Both theMonsteraandRhaphidophoragenera are a part of the Araceae family, however.
Be sure to acclimate your plant to its new outdoor conditions slowly though.
Avoid locations that receive direct afternoon sun as it will quickly scorch this plants leaves.
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