Rhaphidophora decursiva --Dragon Tail Philodendron-- Penstemon South African native known as

South African native known as undlela ziimhlophe (White Path

Water seldom

exquisitely scented flowers through spring

Unlike other varieties

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Rhaphidophora decursiva --Dragon Tail Philodendron-- Penstemon South African native known asThis is a cool philodendron relative, great as a houseplant because of their smaller size, compared to true monsteras, which tend to be mammoths!! Bright, indirect light, high humidity or misting. Will climb a trellis. Moist soil, don't overwater. Younger leaves are slender and pointed, but as the plant ages, leaves begin to fenestrate and look more like classic split leaf philo or monstera varieties.