Leaf Detail Portrait
Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea'
Golden Creeping Dragon Tail
Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea' Morphology
About Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea'
Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea' is a golden colour-break of the species' large, deeply pinnatifid adult leaves, carrying the same many-lobed leathery leaf shape marbled with irregular chartreuse-gold sectoring over the wild type's usual glossy green rather than any solid colour change. Because decursiva only reaches its dramatic, deeply divided leaf form once mature and given a substantial climbing support, most Aurea specimens in circulation are still in the smaller, less-divided juvenile phase, making the eventual adult gold-marbled foliage a genuine long-term reward for patient growers. It shares the vigorous, fast climbing habit of the species and is considerably rarer in trade than its green counterpart.
Native Range
China
Market Analysis
Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea' Price Guide & Auction Value
Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.
No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.
Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Rhaphidophora decursiva and its cultivated forms
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present — a cutting without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, check that the variegation pattern appears on the newest growth and shows no signs of reversion to green
- Inspect the underside of leaves for spider mites (fine webbing or stippling) which are common on pothos-family plants
- Confirm the cutting has visible roots or a healthy node before purchasing — unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea'
Shared across every form of Rhaphidophora decursiva — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
4-7 months
Care Guide
Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea' Care Guide & Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Rhaphidophora decursiva — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common Problems
Yellowing leaves
Overwatering or too little light
Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Move to a brighter position — variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Overwatering or compacted substrate
Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
