Stephania suberosa Size:9cm Insitu photo (c) Roberto García

Insitu photo (c) Roberto García

Less fussy on growing media than many philodendron

as this plant is prone to root rot if left in overly wet conditions

where it grows as a hemiepiphyte

regular misting or a humidifier may be necessary to keep the plant healthy

Stephania suberosa Size:9cm Insitu photo (c) Roberto GarcíaStephania suberosa is a fascinating caudex plant, prized for its swollen, corky bulb from which delicate climbing stems and rounded, parasol like leaves emerge each season. Sculptural and full of character, it is a collector's favourite that blends the curiosity of a caudiciform with the charm of a climber. Origins Native to Thailand and Southeast Asia, Stephania suberosa stores water in its caudex to survive seasonal dry spells. Soil and Substrate