Rhaphidophora Decursiva (Dragon tail) is known for its deeply-lobed obovate leaves that resemble the tail of a dragon. Amazing, isn’t it? Its leaves are in shades of bluish-green at their young stage and turn dark-green upon maturing. This gorgeous plant is a perfect choice to give indoors, a tropical look. You can also grow it in hanging baskets, on the patio, or in a home garden.
Plant Size
Small: 3.5 inch – 4 standard nursery pot.
Medium: 6 inch standard nursery pot.
Light
Bright indirect light is ideal for these plants. They can tolerate occasional direct exposure. However, long hours of fierce sun are not bearable by the delicate foliage.
Water
The key to watering the Rhaphidophora Decursiva plant is to water thoroughly letting the excess drain out from the bottom. Wait for the upper two inches of the soil to dry out before the next watering.
Plant Specific Care
An ideal temperature range for these is 13 – 26 °C. They generally love to stay warm. Moreover, they have poor tolerance for freezing temperatures. People of regions with winter getting colder than 10°C need to bring them indoors for fall and winter.
Organically rich and well-drained soils and growing mixtures go well with these plants. The roots are prone to rot and fungus, so the soil should drain quickly to avoid mulching.
Additional nutrition makes these large leaves look good. You can utilize a typical houseplant fertilizer once every month in spring and summer. As the temperature falls, the nutritional requirements minimize to an extent. So, avoid adding any fertilizer in fall and winter.
The roots of these Rhaphidophora plants like to spread deep in the soil. So, spacious pots with drainage holes at the base are best. Moreover, these climbers need support to climb upon. Use a sphagnum moss pole inside the pot to support your plant.
Pet-Friendly Plant
No.