Rhaphidophora pachyphylla

Data Sheet

• Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora pachyphylla
• Common Name: Pachyphylla Shingle Plant
• Growth Habit: Shingling/climbing aroid
• Origin: Cultivated (native to Borneo, Southeast Asia)
• Temperature Range: 20–26°C
• Care Level: ★★★☆☆ (3/5 – moderate, needs consistent humidity)

Description

The Rhaphidophora pachyphylla is a rare shingling aroid, admired for its thick, leathery juvenile leaves that grow tightly pressed against vertical surfaces. As it matures, its leaves enlarge and develop more typical aroid traits, creating a fascinating transformation over time.

Native to the humid rainforests of Borneo, this species thrives in warm, consistently humid conditions with bright but indirect light. It requires vertical surfaces such as cork bark, wood, or stone to climb and a moisture-retentive yet well-draining substrate to establish strong roots.

Prized by collectors for both its rarity and its bold, textured foliage, the Rhaphidophora pachyphylla is an excellent choice for terrarium builds, paludariums, or specialist plant collections.

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