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Here’s a complete Raphidorphia korthalsii aurea verigated 🌿 care guide — a rare tropical climber admired for its stunning golden-yellow variegation on heart-shaped leaves.
Here’s a complete Raphidorphia korthalsii aurea verigated:
🌤️ Light
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
A few hours of gentle morning sun helps maintain the golden variegation.
Avoid harsh afternoon sunlight — it can scorch the variegated areas.
Too little light will make the variegation fade and slow growth.
🌡️ Temperature
Ideal range: 22–30°C.
Keep away from cold drafts, fans, or air conditioners.
Do not expose to temperatures below 16°C — cold can cause leaf damage.
💧 Watering
Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy.
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.
Ensure good drainage — the roots dislike sitting in water.
In winter, reduce watering slightly to prevent rot.
🌫️ Humidity
Thrives in high humidity (60–80%).
Regular misting, humidifiers, or pebble trays are beneficial.
In dry indoor air, brown tips may appear on leaves — increase humidity if that happens.
🌱 Soil
Needs a well-draining, airy aroid mix to support healthy roots.Recommended mix:
40% coco peat or sphagnum moss
30% perlite or pumice
20% orchid bark
10% charcoal or compost
This combination keeps the soil moist yet breathable.
🍽️ Fertilizer
Feed every 4–6 weeks during spring and summer.
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (20-20-20) at half strength.
During cooler months, feed less often or stop until new growth resumes.
🧗♂️ Growth Habit & Support
It’s a climbing aroid, similar to Monstera and Philodendron.
Provide a moss pole or vertical board for the plant to attach and climb — mature leaves develop beautiful fenestrations and stronger variegation as it climbs.
🌿 Propagation
Propagate via stem cuttings:
Cut below a node with at least one leaf.
Root in moist sphagnum moss, perlite, or water.
Keep warm and humid until roots form, then pot into a soil mix.
⚠️ Common Problems
Problem
Cause
Solution
Yellowing leaves
Overwatering
Let soil dry slightly, check drainage
Faded variegation
Low light
Move to brighter indirect light
Brown tips
Low humidity or fertilizer burn
Increase humidity, flush soil occasionally
Slow growth
Poor nutrition or cold
Maintain warmth and feed monthly
🌼 Extra Tips
Wipe leaves occasionally to keep them dust-free and shiny.
Rotate the plant for even growth and light exposure.
Variegated areas have less chlorophyll — avoid over-pruning these parts as they’re the most decorative.
