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Rhaphidophora neoguineensis

A slender, leptocaul Rhaphidophora liane to about 5 m, widespread in New Guinea in lowland and hill rain forest and monsoon forest, including on coralline limestone. Young plants form small terrestrial colonies before climbing. Grow it hot, humid and on a pole.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodClimber

Where it grows wild

Primary to disturbed secondary lowland, gallery and hill monsoon and rain forest on various substrates, including coralline limestone. Pre-adult plants form small terrestrial colonies; adults climb by clinging stems.

Records span 25–200 m, median 60 m.

Papua New GuineaIndonesia (New Guinea)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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Profiles are drafts built from measured range and climate and from published sources; each section carries its own confidence in the app.