Leaf Detail Portrait
Rhaphidophora megasperma Variegated
Variegated Fishtail Rhaphidophora
Quick Facts
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About
A single recorded colour break of an already scarce Bornean species — very few sold listings exist, so pricing should be treated as provisional pending more sales data. Rhaphidophora megasperma Variegated shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Rhaphidophora megasperma — deeply lobed, pinnatifid, fishtail-like leaves on climbing vining stem growth — with cream-white marbled variegation across the deeply lobed, fishtail-shaped mature leaf.
Native Range
Borneo
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Rhaphidophora megasperma 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
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Shared across every form of Rhaphidophora megasperma — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Rhaphidophora megasperma — 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