Rare Tropical
Light Preference/Tolerated (Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light)
Above Average Watering Needs
Mature Height 8 Feet

Looking for a unique houseplant to spruce up your home? Rhaphidophora ‘Hayi’, also known as a Shingle Plant or Shingle Vine, will make you the talk of the town. This plant’s stems grow tightly up a climbing surface, while its green leaves lay flat, resembling roofing shingles! Use a board or pole to encourage upward growth, and watch it climb!

Best Locations For Growing Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant

Your Shingle Plant will look great in a living room or bedroom, adding drama to the room as it climbs up. However, this plant is toxic to humans and animals, so you need to keep it out of reach of pets and children.

Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant Sunlight Requirements

This plant is native to tropical rainforests, where it is used to being shaded by tree cover. That means you’ll want to give it bright indirect light. Overexposure to direct sunlight can cause leaf burn. However, this plant can also tolerate low light conditions.

Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant Care

The Shingle Plant needs rich, well-draining soil to thrive. Make sure you have proper drainage to avoid root rot.

To successfully grow this plant, you’ll need to provide a structure for it to climb. You can use a moss pole, moss board, wooden board or tree branch. Secure your plant by using soft string or vinyl plant tape. It will eventually grab on by itself.

Watering Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant Plant

This plant needs to be kept moist throughout the spring and summer. Generally, water it about three times a week, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter, cut back watering to once a week. You may also mist the plant every few days to encourage growth. Make sure not to overwater your Shingle Plant. Yellowing leaves indicate that you’ve given it too much water.

This plant also loves humidity—at least 70 percent humidity is preferred. Use a humidifier or place a pebble tray nearby. You can also keep it in a humid room like the bathroom, where it will benefit from shower mist.

Feeding Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant

Fertilize your Shingle Plant in the spring and summer using a general-purpose houseplant fertilizer.

Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant Information

Light Exposure: Bright Indirect Light, Medium Light

Care Requirements: Easy

Watering Requirements: Above Average - Keep lightly moist. When the top 2 inches of the soil dries out.

Pet Friendly: No

Kid Friendly: No

Air Purifier: High

Habit: Climbing

Growth Rate: Fast

Mature Height: 8 feet

Mature Spread: 12 inches

Flowering: Yes

Flower Color(s): Orange, White

Flower Shade/Description: Orange or Cream

Fragrant: No

Foliage Type:

Foliage Color(s): Green

Foliage Description: Dark Green

Temperature: 55° - 80°F (13° - 27°C)

Humidity: Above Average (60% - 80%)

Common Name: Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant

Other Name(s): Shingle Plant, Shingle Vine

Scientific Name: Rhaphidophora Hayi

Plant Type: House Plant

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)

Planter Shipping

Standard Colors: 2-3 business days

Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice

Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations

Plant Shipping

Time of Order:

Summer Shipping

If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.

We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location

Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.

It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.

Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant

Best Locations For Growing Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant

Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant Sunlight Requirements

Rhaphidophora Hayi Shingle Plant Care