Rhaphidophora hayi Shingle Plant – Live Houseplant – 4" Pot

Rhaphidophora hayi, commonly known as the Shingle Plant, is a tropical climbing aroid supplied as 1 live plant in a 4-inch pot. Its distinctive climbing habit produces aerial roots along the stem, allowing the plant to attach to vertical supports while its leaves grow closely against the surface.

The Shingle Plant is suited to indoor growing with medium to bright indirect light and higher humidity. It can be grown with natural or artificial light and benefits from a porous vertical support that allows its climbing habit to develop.

Pot Size: 4 inches.
Plant Form: Live potted plant.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Rhaphidophora hayi Shingle Plant live houseplant
• 1 live plant in a 4-inch pot
• Tropical climbing aroid with distinctive shingling foliage
• Produces aerial roots for climbing vertical supports
• Medium to bright indirect light
• Benefits from a porous support for climbing
• Suitable for natural or artificial indoor light
• Higher humidity is recommended
• Water when the top of the growing medium begins to feel dry
• Returns with cuttings removed are not accepted, according to seller policy

🧾 MATERIALS:
1 live Rhaphidophora hayi plant in a 4-inch pot

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Shingle Plant
Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora hayi
Plant Type: Tropical climbing houseplant / aroid
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Medium to bright indirect light
Soil: Not specified; porous, well-draining conditions are appropriate based on seller information
Water: Moderate; water when the top of the soil feels dry
USDA Zone: Not specified
Plant Form: Live potted plant
Quantity: 1
Pot Size: 4 inches
Growth Habit: Climbing
Growth Rate: Relatively slow
Humidity: High humidity preferred

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Rhaphidophora hayi?
The seller does not specify USDA hardiness zones. This is presented primarily as an indoor tropical houseplant.

2. How much sunlight does the Shingle Plant need?
It prefers medium to bright indirect light. Strong direct afternoon sunlight should be avoided.

3. How much water does Rhaphidophora hayi need?
Water when the top of the growing medium begins to feel dry. Avoid keeping the soil excessively wet.

4. What is the growth habit of the Shingle Plant?
Rhaphidophora hayi is a climbing aroid that produces aerial roots and grows its leaves closely against vertical supports.

5. Can Rhaphidophora hayi be grown in a container?
Yes. This plant is supplied in a 4-inch pot and is well suited to container growing indoors. A porous vertical support can help accommodate its climbing habit.