- Botanical Name: Rhaphidophora Hayi
- Common Names: Shingle Plant, Shingle Vine
- Description: Rhaphidophora hayi, also known as shingle plant or shingle vine, is a rare, beautiful tropical shingling houseplant that has seen a surge in popularity. By shingling we mean that the stems grow tightly to the climbing surface with leaves lying flat on this surface, hence resembling green roofing shingles.
Rhaphidophora Hayi aka the Shingles Plant is a rare and unique vining tropical plant. The plant has flat leaves that attached itself to wood or flat damn surface to climb up for more sunlight.
Rhaphidophora Hayi Plant Care
Watering
Water every 4-7 days when top 1" of soil is dry. Do not overwater but keep soil moist.
Light
Low indirect sunlight or 6-8 hours under grow lights
Temperature
65°F - 75°F
Soil Mix
Well drained Peat Moss, Perlite, Orchid Bark
Humidity
Keep humidity very high at 75 - 85%
Fertilizer
Every 4 weeks in summer and every 12 weeks in winter