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Rhaphidophora foraminifera
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7cm Target Price
£16.00
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- 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
Rhaphidophora foraminifera Morphology
About Rhaphidophora foraminifera
Rhaphidophora foraminifera is a climbing aroid native to the wet tropical forests of western Malesia. It thrives in the understory of lowland to lower montane elevations, where it uses aerial roots to ascend tree trunks. This species prefers high humidity, filtered light, and consistently moist soil conditions. Morphologically, it features slender, terete stems with distinct nodes that produce aerial roots. Its alternate, petiolate leaves are elongated, ranging from narrow-elliptic to lanceolate, and are characterized by multiple oblong to elliptical fenestrations that do not reach the leaf margins.
Native Range
Malesia (Southeast Asia)
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Rhaphidophora foraminifera
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Rhaphidophora foraminifera
4-7 months
Care Guide
Rhaphidophora foraminifera Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Care Guide
Rhaphidophora foraminifera Care Guide & Growing Conditions
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
In the Wild
Field Notes
Hole-Bearer from Western Malesia
Foraminifera means 'bearing holes', a reference to the leaf fenestration that characterises adult material of this western Malesian species. At upper middle tier pricing for a Rhaphidophora that has attracted collector interest as an alternative to the Monstera-dominated fenestrated-leaf niche. Rhaphidophora foraminifera is not a Monstera, despite the superficial fenestration similarity; the genera are related but distinct, and Rhaphidophora typically produces a different growth habit and somewhat different care response. Worth distinguishing.
