This evergreen perennial forms a trunk and climbs trees with the aid of its roots. It has large heart-shaped divided leaves that are white variegated and the small boat-shaped greenish flowers appears between the foliage during summer.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Rhektophyllum mirabile is naturally found in Africa from Nigeria to the jungles of the Congo growing in the understorey of forests. 

It prefers well-drained, organic rich moist soil that is tending acidic in a semi-shaded, humid wind protected position. It is frost and drought tender and dislikes cool temperatures. 

This perennial is grown for its foliage and climbing habit. It is grown as a specimen in tropical settings or used as a potted plant. In cool climates it is grown in conservatories or glasshouses establishing in 3 to 4 years and is long lived. It is also used for foliage contrast in tropical settings, along borders or against a wall and is suitable for humid coastal or inland regions. ID 3137

Rhektophyllum (REK-toh-FY-lum) mirabile (mee-RAH-bee-lay)

Araceae (a-RAY-see-ee)