Rhaphidophora cryptantha

Rhaphidophora cryptanthaThis Rhaphidophora is native to parts of Asia. It is a shingling grower, meaning the leaves grow directly off of the vine rather than growing with a defined stem. These ones stand out among other shingling Rhaphidophora as they have dark velvety leaves with shimmering veins! These will do best if given a flat surface to climb such as a board. For best growing results, these will also prefer warmer conditions. Care: These will do best if given a bright

Though don't worry

It will especially help with getting them to bloom more regularly

It is very close to the "Prince of Orange" but has a little more of a bright red hue as new foliage emerges

Inspiring the likes of "Little Shop of Horrors" and the Piranha Plant from "Super Mario Bros

Regardless if you repot into dry soil still wait for the pearls to pucker before watering

They are known for their big paddle-like leaves

Commonly referred to as jewel orchids they are most known for their dark

Water roughly once every 7-10 days or when the first inch of soil starts to day

if you want to see those big leaves

so small plants will start with solid leafs (no splits)

Water in the summer as the soil drys roughly all the way every 10-14 days

but definitely worth the wait for that curly foliage