This is an update of a rescue. Days before I left for a vacation, I recognized a leaf on the markdown shelf of a big box. It was about the only undamaged leaf on the plant. Vines had been snapped off and part of one was hanging on by mere fibers.
But the three vines were green, solid, pushing out new leaves, and 50% off. Despite the abuse, there was life in this Rhaphidophora tetrasperma. He came home and I potted him in a good aroid mix, and the dangling piece of vine went into a rooting mix. I gave them all a good drink and went on vacation.
When I got back there were tiny new leaves everywhere, and the loose piece had rooted. This was one stubborn and hardy fellow. The loose one rejoined his buddies and they got something to climb; and everybody seems happy, especially me. He still carries scars, but they’re being covered by all the new growth.
When this plant was all the rage, I deliberately ignored it. I didn’t get the hype and wasn’t interested. But there are reasons why tetrasperma was, and is, popular, and I’m glad I finally stopped being stubborn and joined the fan club.
I’ll keep you posted.
