Species Name: Rhaphidophora decursiva

Common Name(s): Creeping Philodendron ‘Dragon Tail’, Mini Monstera   

Defining Characteristics: 

• Large vining foliage can provide a tropical jungle feel to any space
• Deep green glossy leaves that develop elongated deep splits as it matures
• Grows well up support poles if provided

Recommended Pot Size: Medium 

 Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (ºF): 60-75º

Humidity: Moderate (30-70%)   

Watering Frequency: Moderate; allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings 

Lighting: Partial Shade    

Soil Type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered here. 

Growth Rate: Slow

Height: Up to 65 feet in the wild; Around 10 feet when grown indoors 

Origin: Native to China, the Indian Subcontinent, and Indochina

Regional Locality: Monsoon rain forests; creeping on the ground, over rocks, or climbing against trees

USDA Hardiness Zone: 12

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Although a hardy plant, temperatures outside of this plant's preferred range may slow down growth.

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 6" pot.