Rhaphidophora celatocaulis

Data Sheet

• Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora celatocaulis
• Common Name: Hidden-stem Rhaphidophora
• Growth Habit: Shingling/climbing aroid
• Origin: Cultivated (native to Southeast Asia)
• Temperature Range: 20–26°C
• Care Level: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – moderate, prefers consistent humidity)

Description

The Rhaphidophora celatocaulis is a rare and beautiful shingling aroid, admired for its small, oval juvenile leaves that press flat against vertical surfaces. Over time, as it climbs, its leaves enlarge and shift towards a more classic aroid form, making it a dynamic and fascinating species to grow in terrariums or as a houseplant.

Native to the humid forests of Southeast Asia, this plant thrives in warm, consistently moist conditions with bright but indirect light. In terrarium settings, it benefits from high humidity and vertical structures such as cork bark, driftwood, or stone backgrounds to climb.

Prized among collectors for its unusual growth habit and rarity in cultivation, the Rhaphidophora celatocaulis makes an exceptional feature plant for bioactive terrariums, paludariums, and rare plant collections.

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