Why Is My Rhaphidophora Beccarii Turning Yellow?

Is Rhaphidophora Beccarii A Philodendron?

Rhaphidophora is not a philodendron. Rhaphidophora are native to Africa and parts of Asia, but they are seldom found in North America.

Philodendron (genus Philodendron), a genus of about 450 species of stout-stemmed climbing herbs of the Araceae family native to tropical America. Many species begin as vines and subsequently evolve into epiphytes (plants that live upon other plants).

Rhaphidophora Beccarii is not a Monstera or a Philodendron, despite the fact that they are all members of the same Araceae family (plants in this family are often referred to as “aroids”).

Rhaphidophora Beccarii is in a different genus than those two plants and is only found in one section of the planet!

Philodendron is a big flowering plant genus in the Araceae family. Philodendron is the genus name.

Why Is My Rhaphidophora Beccarii Turning Yellow?

Your Rhaphidophora leaves could be turning yellow for a variety of causes. Let’s look at why.

Moisture: The most common reason of yellowing leaves in Rhaphidophora plants is an insufficient amount of moisture in the soil, namely overwatering.

Water your Rhaphidophora only when the top 75% of the soil in the pot is dry. Allow your plant to dry out a little more between waterings in the winter, but be sure to restore humidity with regular misting, a humidifier, or a pebble tray.

When watering your Rhaphidophora, make sure there is adequate liquid flowing from the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot into the saucer.

It is critical to remove any extra water from the saucer and not allow your plant to sit in standing water. Your Rhaphidophora will not tolerate “wet feet,” which causes the roots to rot and the plant to die.

Level of Humidity: Low humidity and dry soil produce leaf drooping and browning on the edges, followed by overall yellowing. Use a humidifier, a pebble tray, or frequently mist your plant.

Improper Lighting: Rhaphidophora grows best in strong indirect sunlight. When exposed to direct sunlight for an extended period of time, the foliage might burn. Rhaphidophora can adapt to low light conditions, but their growth will be slowed. Yellow leaves may form if placed in very low light.

Pests: Insect infestations are more likely in weaker or stressed Rhaphidophora. Sap-sucking insects such as spider mites can dehydrate your plant. Yellowing leaflets and fronds are the first signs of this condition. Scale, mealybugs, and spider mites are common indoor pests.

These little bugs grow and travel all along frond parts into nooks and crannies if not destroyed early on. The insects’ piercing jaws exhaust your plant and promote yellowing, especially if your plant is already ill due to poor lighting, nutrient insufficiency, or insufficient soil moisture.

Some yellowing is unavoidable: Is your Rhaphidophora sprouting new leaves? If your plant has fresh growth and the yellowing leaves are older, especially at the bottom of the plant, this yellowing is natural. Your plant sheds its old leaves to make room for new growth.

Is Rhaphidophora Beccarii Toxic?

Cats, dogs, and other household pets are poisoned by Rhaphidophora tetrasperma plants. Rhaphidophora Beccarii belongs to the Araceae plant family, which includes Monsteras and Philodendrons.

Plants of the Araceae family are poisonous to animals, according to the ASCPA, because they contain insoluble calcium oxalates.

Oral discomfort, excessive drooling, vomiting, or mouth irritation are symptoms of Rhaphidophora Beccarii poisoning in dogs and cats.

How Big Does Rhaphidophora Beccarii Grow?

It is an aggressive grower when planted under ideal conditions. However, as you are aware, it does not grow to be large, i.e., it does not grow to be taller than 2.5 feet.

This aroid is stunning with its juvenile shingling oblong leaves and adult whole or divided (pinnatifid to pinnatisect) to green leaves.

Rhaphidophora beccarii is the sole obligatory rheophyte (plant that grows in fast-moving water) in this genus, along with Rhaphidophora geniculata. It does not grow huge and is rarely a liana.

How Do You Prune Rhaphidophora Beccarii?

Pruning is essential to keep this plant in check. The plant grows quickly, so prune it regularly.

Rhaphidophora Beccarii are not ceremonial plants; they need to be trimmed regularly so that the center of the plant stays in balance with the outer branches and new growth.

Pinch or snip off any leaves that grow into the center of the crown for an instant improvement. Use sharp scissors or pruning shears for a clean cut.

Using sterilized gardening scissors, cut dead, diseased, or damaged leaves on a regular basis. If you need to check its size and shape, you can cut it back at the start of spring.

It is best to take your Rhaphidophora plant out of the pot and cut off all of its dead leaves. You then can repot it into a landscape pot that you want to keep for a few years or so, depending on how large the original container was.

Another purpose to prune the plant is to obtain stem cuttings that can be used to propagate it.

Why Are My Rhaphidophora Beccarii Leaves Turning Brown?

Brown leaves may mean that your Rhaphidophora is not getting enough water or it is under-watered. The leaves may also be falling off of the plant for other reasons.

Yellowing and brown edges to the leaves may also indicate that you’ve over-fertilized.

The plant might also be getting too much light. If this is true, move it away from a window’s direct sunlight. Keep your plant in a location that receives indirect sunlight for most of the day and shield it from direct sun or hot overhead lights by placing it under a canopy or shrubs.

Low humidity could also be to blame, especially if your Rhaphidophora is not receiving enough humidity. Rhaphidophora plants are tropical and need a humid atmosphere. If living in a dry area, either place your plant in a room with higher humidity or mist its leaves regularly.

Heat stress is another culprit for browning. If your Rhaphidophora is situated in direct sunlight or the temperature exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit, the plant will suffer from sunburn and eventually die.

If you want to limit the browning of your new leaves and get more vibrant leaves, then try to move your plant away from direct sunlight or cool it down.

How Do I Make My Rhaphidophora Beccarii Fuller?

Your Rhaphidophora Beccarii will grow fuller if you pinch off the new growth tips (the green shoots that appear in the axils of older leaves) whenever they appear.

If you want to keep your Rhaphidophora beccarii plant at its current size, prune it in the spring. Pruning Rhaphidophora beccarii is similar to pruning a Philodendron or Monstera. Cut the leaf stems where they connect the main stem with sterile pruning shears. Alternatively, you may simply pinch off the vine tips.

Pruning your Rhaphidophora beccarii can help control lanky growth.

Will Rhaphidophora Beccarii Grow After Cutting?

Yes, plants of the genus Rhaphidophora will grow after cutting or pruning. If you are new to this plant and are not familiar with its growth habits, there’s no need to worry.

Rhaphidophora Beccarii will continue to grow as long as you don’t cut it almost completely down. If you pruned the plant too harshly and it has only a few stems left, the Rhaphidophora will not grow back to its regular size.

You can prune this plant in order to keep it at the desired size, so that it does not continue to grow too much taller than its current 2.5 feet.

This is a very adaptable plant and will grow back if you cut it. However, it may look different after you have pruned it. If the stem is broken off, the Rhaphidophora Beccarii will put out new roots and grow back. However, it will most likely not be identical to the way it was before.

You will see a lot of new growths from the center after cutting it.

Why Is My Rhaphidophora Beccarii Without Fenestration?

No fenestrations, this indicates that the plant is either very young or is not getting enough sunlight. If you have an adult with leaves that are reverting to the smaller shape without the fenestrated leaves, move it closer to the window or provide some supplementary lighting.

How Do I Repot Rhaphidophora Beccarii?

Repot every 1-2 years or when the roots become rootbound. Use a pot that is 2-3 inches wider than the existing one and do it in the spring or early summer.

Use a fresh potting soil. You should be careful not to use the same soil in which your plant was growing if you want it to grow well again.

You may take care of your Rhaphidophora by repotting it once every couple of years, when it becomes root-bound. For this, you can use a fresh potting soil.

How to repot a plant is a matter of personal preference. However, there are a few basic rules you can follow as well.

• Use your Rhaphidophora Beccarii’s existing potting soil and work some organic matter like compost or leaf mold into it in order to give it more nutrients, particularly if the plant has not been repotted for a long time.
• Always use a fresh potting soil.
• Remove the plant from the old pot and clean and shave the roots, if there are any (this is optional).
• Lay out the Rhaphidophora Beccarii in its new pot. Using your fingers, gently move the soil around so that you have space for an adequate amount.
• Tamp down the soil around the plant’s roots with your fist or a wooden spoon. Water sufficiently but do not soak it.
• If the plant is in an exposed location, keep the soil moist for most of the day. If your Rhaphidophora beccarii is planted in a shaded location, keep its leaves dry.
• You can also add some other organic matter such as leaf mold or compost to your Rhaphidophora Beccarii potting soil if you want to give it extra nutrients.