Rhaphidophora decursiva

Dragon Tail Plant, Creeping Philodendron

Rhaphidophora decursiva grows creeping or climbing and belongs to the aroid family (Araceae). The shoots can reach lengths of more than four meters.

Rhaphidophora decursiva

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: More than 4 meters, climbing plant
Life cycle: Perennial
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: Asia (distribution map)
USDA zone: 13 (59 °F/15 °C)

Rhaphidophora decursiva
Rhaphidophora decursiva at the Malaga Botanical Gardens in Spain.

Botany

Name: Rhaphidophora decursiva (syn. Monstera decursiva)
Family: Araceae

Rhaphidophora decursiva

Rhaphidophora decursiva

Categories: Indoor Plants | Vine |

More species from the Araceae / aroids family