Rhaphidophora megasperma
Fishtail Rhaphidophora
Typical UK price, cutting or corm
£16
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Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 4 Aug 2026
- On record
- 1
Cutting/corm1 sold
7cmNone
12cmNone
MatureNone
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a cutting or corm
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| Month | Median | Sold |
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| Aug 2026 | £16 | 1 |
Before you buy
- Ensure there is at least one healthy node present; a cutting without a node cannot produce new growth
- For variegated forms, check that the variegation pattern appears on the newest growth and shows no signs of reversion to green
- Inspect the underside of leaves for spider mites (fine webbing or stippling) which are common on pothos-family plants
- Confirm the cutting has visible roots or a healthy node before purchasing, since unrooted cuttings require propagation experience to succeed
About Rhaphidophora megasperma
Rhaphidophora megasperma is an intriguing climbing liana native to the primary rainforests of Borneo. It climbs host tree trunks using aerial rootlets. As the plant matures, it develops leaf divisions, with mature leaves splitting into asymmetrical lobes that resemble a fishtail or wings. The leaves are glossy green and moderately leathery. It is a robust climber that thrives in warm, humid conditions with support to encourage mature leaf morphology.
Native range
Borneo
Classification
- Genus
- Rhaphidophora
- Family
- Araceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Root-climbing climber
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Deeply lobed, pinnatifidFoliage deeply lobed in a feather-like pattern, but not cut all the way to the central vein., fishtail-like
- Leaf length
- 25-45cm
- Leaf width
- 15-30cm
- Petiole colour
- Green
- Venation
- PinnateVeins or lobes arranged like a feather, branching out symmetrically on both sides of a single main central vein.
- Texture
- Smooth, glossy
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Climbing vining stem
Rhaphidophora megasperma care
- Substrate
- Well-draining mix: 40% perlite, 40% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
- Watering
- Water when the top 3–4 cm is dry. These are generally forgiving and will tolerate slight drought better than overwatering.
- Humidity
- 50–70% preferred. Most varieties in this group are more adaptable to typical indoor conditions than true aroids.
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertiliser at half strength every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in winter.
- Repotting
- Every 12–18 months when root-bound. These vining plants grow quickly and may need annual repotting in peak years.
Common problems
Yellowing leaves
Cause: Overwatering or too little light
Fix: Allow to dry more between waterings; move to a brighter position
Loss of variegation (for variegated forms)
Cause: Insufficient light causing reversion to green
Fix: Move to a brighter position; variegated leaves need more light to maintain their pattern
Root rot
Cause: Overwatering or compacted substrate
Fix: Repot into fresh well-draining substrate; reduce watering frequency
Gear for this plant
- Coir Moss Pole, 120cm (4-Pack)Coco coir totem for climbing aroids to root into as they grow upward.
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Humidity Dome, Heavy-Duty Germination KitVented propagation dome for holding humidity around fresh cuttings.
How to propagate Rhaphidophora megasperma
- Methods
- Stem cutting, Node cutting. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Moderate. Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.
- Time to establish
- 4-7 months