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Rhaphidophora megasperma
Fishtail Rhaphidophora
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Rhaphidophora megasperma Price Guide & Auction Value
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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 — unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
Rhaphidophora megasperma Morphology
About Rhaphidophora megasperma
Rhaphidophora megasperma is an intriguing climbing liana native to the primary rainforests of Borneo. It climbs host tree trunks using aerial rootlets. As the plant matures, it develops leaf divisions, with mature leaves splitting into asymmetrical lobes that resemble a fishtail or wings. The leaves are glossy green and moderately leathery. It is a robust climber that thrives in warm, humid conditions with support to encourage mature leaf morphology.
Native Range
Borneo
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Rhaphidophora megasperma
4-7 months
Care Guide
Rhaphidophora megasperma 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
Large-Seeded Borneo
Megasperma means 'large-seeded' — a characteristic of the seeds rather than the more showy foliar features. A Bornean Rhaphidophora at upper middle tier pricing, with the climbing growth habit and progressive leaf form development that characterises the genus. Borneo continues to be a source of interesting Rhaphidophora material for the collector market; megasperma is among the species that has found its way into UK cultivation without yet achieving wide recognition.
