Leaf Detail Portrait
Rhaphidophora decursiva 'Aurea'
Golden Creeping Dragon Tail
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7cm Target Price
£99.00
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 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, so the gold-marbled adult foliage only appears after years of growth. It shares the vigorous, fast climbing habit of the species.
Native Range
China
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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, since 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.
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.
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
Field Reference
In the Wild
Field Reference
