{"product_id":"rhaphidophora-versteegi","title":"Rhaphidophora Versteegii","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhaphidophora Versteegii – Shingling Climbing Aroid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhaphidophora versteegii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a distinctive tropical climbing aroid known for its unusual juvenile shingling growth and dramatically different mature foliage. Young plants produce compact, overlapping leaves that press closely against a climbing surface, while mature plants can develop much larger elongated leaves, sometimes with natural perforations. Native to New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago, it is an excellent collector species for anyone who enjoys plants with a dramatic transformation as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You’ll Love It ✔️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Juvenile plants form neat, overlapping shingling leaves, creating a highly textured climbing display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Appeal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – A true climbing aroid that responds strongly to vertical support and can develop substantially larger foliage as it matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoint of Difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Its juvenile shingling phase is considered distinctive within the genus, while adult plants can produce elongated leaves with variable perforation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌞 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright indirect light is ideal. Protect from harsh direct afternoon sun, especially while the foliage is young and closely attached to its support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water when the upper portion of the potting mix begins to dry. Keep evenly moist during active growth while avoiding constantly saturated conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💦 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity. A humidifier can be beneficial in dry indoor environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌡 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ideally 18–30°C. Protect from cold temperatures and cool drafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a loose, well-draining mix containing coco coir, coco chip \u0026amp; perlite to provide good moisture retention and root aeration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🪴 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a board, pole or other vertical surface to encourage its characteristic climbing and shingling growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Controlled-release fertiliser is already added to the potting mix. A balanced liquid fertiliser can be applied occasionally during active growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚫 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e As a member of the Araceae family, it should be kept out of reach of pets and children, as ingestion may cause irritation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRhaphidophora ledermannii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA fascinating collector aroid for anyone who loves plants that completely change character as they climb and mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprooted","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49432293671147,"sku":"RHAPHIDOPHORA-VERSTEEGII","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/1455\/8287\/files\/B60E657A-94FF-428A-99AE-C094A2355171_1_105_c.jpg?v=1789706247","url":"https:\/\/www.uprooted.com.au\/products\/rhaphidophora-versteegi","provider":"Uprooted","version":"1.0","type":"link"}