![]() These plants are native to wet, lowland rainforests. The Rhaphidophora Hayi plant comes from the beautiful tropics of Asia, New Guinea, and northern Queensland, Australia. Most Hayi plants that have more than a leaf or two will come growing up along a wooden board. They are also epiphytic, which means it must grow on a supporting tree or plant, from which it will derive some of its nutrients from. This beautiful aroid is also known as a “shingle plant” because, well, it grows in a shingling pattern! Shingling is when a climbing plant’s leaves grow flat, pressed flat against the tree or trellis, rather than growing outward or fanning. ![]() ![]() They also remain flat and have a unique growing pattern. (Reminder, aroids are plants from the Araceae family and include many common houseplants like Monsteras and Philodendrons.) What is a shingling plant? Unlike most other aroids, the Rhaphidophora Hayi’s ovular dark green leaves only grow to be about 5 inches long. The Rhaphidophora Hayi ( ra-fi-do-fora ha-yee), aka the “shingle plant,” is a rare climbing plant that probably looks a bit different from most other vines. Rhaphidophora Hayi care is simple and straightforward as long as you remember a few things! How to care for the unique Rhaphidophora Hayi shingle plant! ![]() Have you heard of the shingle plant? Otherwise known as the Rhaphidophora Hayi, this cool plant grows up boards and poles. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |