{"product_id":"25-30cm-rhaphidophora-korthalsii-marble-aurea-14cm-pot-house-plant","title":"Rhaphidophora korthalsii marble aurea 14cm Pot House Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRhaphidophora korthalsii 'Marble Aurea'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an exceptionally rare climbing aroid known for its dramatic marbled yellow variegation. The elongated leaves are splashed with shades of lime, cream, gold and deep green, often in highly contrasting patterns. As the plant matures and climbs, the foliage can become much larger and may eventually develop the shingling or more divided appearance that Rhaphidophora korthalsii is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"624\"\u003eThis variety combines the unusual growth habit of Rhaphidophora korthalsii with bright aurea variegation, making it a striking specimen for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13qs9ya\" data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eBotanical name: Rhaphidophora korthalsii 'Marble Aurea'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hjcj6h\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"746\"\u003ePlant type: Tropical climbing houseplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kjyp4z\" data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eMature size indoors: Vines can reach 2–3m or more with support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ro6is5\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"890\"\u003eLeaf colour: Green with marbled yellow, gold, lime and cream variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v2aojk\" data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eGrowth rate: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eYoung plants usually produce narrower, simple leaves. As they mature and are given something to climb, the leaves become larger, broader and more dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1qr75ey\" data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"73xha0\" data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eLight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eRhaphidophora korthalsii Marble Aurea requires bright, indirect light to keep its variegation vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19eagek\" data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003ePlace close to a bright window with filtered light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k8i9sx\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eGentle morning sun can help intensify the yellow variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lsg91k\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eAvoid strong afternoon sun, which may burn the pale areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hkw2te\" data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003eToo little light can cause greener growth and reduced variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eBecause of its highly variegated foliage, it generally needs more light than the standard green form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"mebt03\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eAllow the top 2–5cm of compost to dry slightly before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vfaf4f\" data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eWater thoroughly and let excess drain away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15cabjq\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eDo not allow the plant to sit in water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19rz23t\" data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eReduce watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eThe plant prefers evenly moist but airy soil rather than being constantly wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rmozvj\" data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eThis species thrives in high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15w1eie\" data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eIdeal humidity: 60–80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"okljhs\" data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eIt will tolerate average household humidity, but growth may be slower and leaf edges may brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hgjz5d\" data-start=\"2003\" data-end=\"2056\"\u003eHigher humidity encourages larger, healthier leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1a7tsx6\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003eKeep warm all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d88kob\" data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eIdeal range: 18–28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4y9o6e\" data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eAvoid temperatures below 15°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jqnrlm\" data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2218\"\u003eKeep away from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ynopa7\" data-start=\"2220\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eUse a loose, chunky aroid mix that drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eA good mix is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sgio6q\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e50% houseplant compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hpg7xn\" data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e25% orchid bark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z8q43y\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e25% perlite, pumice or coco chips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eThis helps prevent root rot and provides plenty of airflow around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tvu7dw\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003eFeed every 4–6 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eAvoid overfeeding, as the variegated leaves can be sensitive to excess fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"wtb5pl\" data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003eSupport\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eRhaphidophora korthalsii Marble Aurea performs best when given something to climb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dw6qdj\" data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003eA moss pole, plank or totem is highly recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1c5tdcz\" data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eClimbing encourages larger leaves and more mature growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e47lsl\" data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003eKeep the moss pole slightly moist to help the aerial roots attach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003eWithout support, the plant will remain smaller and may trail awkwardly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"2m8240\" data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3022\"\u003eCommon Problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1lfovkv\" data-start=\"3024\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003eLoss of Variegation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3124\"\u003eUsually caused by insufficient light. Move the plant to a brighter location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1604295\" data-start=\"3126\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eBrown Patches on Pale Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3225\"\u003eOften caused by direct sun, low humidity or inconsistent watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tqfr56\" data-start=\"3227\" data-end=\"3244\"\u003eYellow Leaves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3298\"\u003eNormally the result of overwatering or poor drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10ietx8\" data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3326\"\u003eLeggy or Sparse Growth\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3327\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eA sign that the plant is not receiving enough light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"v191d0\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003eReverting to Green\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3505\"\u003eIf one vine begins producing mostly green leaves, prune it back to the last strongly variegated node.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"fhacw3\" data-start=\"3507\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3598\"\u003eRhaphidophora korthalsii Marble Aurea can be propagated from stem cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hee9bf\" data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3653\"\u003eTake a cutting with at least one node and one leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9fg6qb\" data-start=\"3654\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eChoose a section with visible variegation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d4het3\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3741\"\u003eRoot in water, sphagnum moss or perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"otkvea\" data-start=\"3742\" data-end=\"3782\"\u003ePot up once the roots are established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3784\" data-end=\"3848\"\u003ePropagation is usually slow but easier during the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xvb9g8\" data-start=\"3850\" data-end=\"3863\"\u003ePet Safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"4052\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eRhaphidophora korthalsii Marble Aurea is toxic if eaten and should be kept away from cats, dogs and children. 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