Rhaphidophora Hongkongensis

Rhaphidophora hongkongensis is mostly grown for its leaves. This species is a half epiphytic plant that produces aerial roots from its rhizome to anchor itself to trees for structural support. The leaves of this plant are round to oval and unlike many other species from this genus, the leave edge is not deeply cut. The leaves of older plants are arranged in a particular shingled pattern hugging a surface when grown in a natural way. This plant produces inflorescences seldomly. When in bloom, the non-spectacular inflorescence is similar to other species from the aroid family. This plant could be propagated by cuttings. Make sure every piece of cut rhizome contains at least three leaves and some aerial roots. Put cutting in specialized propagation soil or place them in water to root first.