Rhaphidophora megasperma Variegated
Variegated Fishtail Rhaphidophora
Typical UK price
£25
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 31 Aug 2026
- On record
- 3
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
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About Rhaphidophora megasperma Variegated
A single recorded colour break of a 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
Variegated colour-break cultivar of Rhaphidophora megasperma, Borneo
Classification
- Genus
- Rhaphidophora
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Variegated
- Growth habit
- Root-climbing climber
- Form of
- Rhaphidophora megasperma
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Deeply lobed, pinnatifidFoliage deeply lobed in a feather-like pattern, but not cut all the way to the central vein., fishtail-like
- Leaf length
- 25-45cm
- Leaf width
- 15-30cm
- Petiole colour
- Green, unaffected by leaf variegation
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.
- Texture
- Smooth, glossy
- Variegation
- chimericVariegation caused by a cell mutation. Often produces high contrast but can be unstable and revert to all-green. cream-white marbled variegation
- Growth habit
- Climbing vining stem
Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £25 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | £27 | 1 |
| May 2026 | £21 | 1 |
Before you buy
- 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 megasperma Variegated care
- Substrate
- Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or too little light
Fix: Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Cause: Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Fix: Move to a brighter position; variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or compacted substrate
Fix: Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Rhaphidophora megasperma Variegated
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting
- Difficulty
- Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
- Time to establish
- 4-7 months