Rhaphidophora korthalsii Starter Plants (2) Bare Root · Shingle Plant

About This Plant

Rhaphidophora korthalsii, commonly known as the Shingle Plant, is a tropical climbing aroid prized for its juvenile foliage that clings closely to a support before maturing leaves develop. This listing features two starter plants with a juvenile shingling growth habit, ideal for moss poles, boards, or trellises in bright indirect light.

What You Will Receive

Two live Rhaphidophora korthalsii starter plants. Each originally grown in a 2-inch nursery pot and shipped bare root with its original soil pod wrapped to protect the roots. The 2-inch pots are not included. Plants are starter plants and are not fully rooted into the pots; they have fully established root systems.

• Includes 2 live Rhaphidophora korthalsii starter plants
• Starter plants grown in 2-inch nursery pots (pots not included)
• Shipped bare root with original soil pods wrapped for protection
• Juvenile shingling growth habit; ideal for moss poles, boards, or trellises
• Rare tropical climbing aroid; popular among collectors

The mature plant shown in photos is for reference only. Each plant varies in size, foliage, and growth habit. Expect natural variation and a smaller size at arrival.

Growing Information

Common Name: Shingle Plant
Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora korthalsii
Plant Type: Tropical Climbing Aroid
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Greenish-white spathe and spadix (mature plants)
Sunlight: Bright indirect light
Soil: Well-draining aroid potting mix
Water: Water when the top layer of soil begins to dry, keep evenly moist
USDA Zone: 10–12

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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