Rhaphidophora 'Cryptantha' (Shingle Plant) Myrtillocactus thick leaves are spaced very

thick leaves are spaced very close to each other on a single stem

green stems adorned with tiny

glossy leaves dazzle the eye

from which slender

Botanical Name: Cryptanthus 'Elaine'

Rhaphidophora 'Cryptantha' (Shingle Plant) Myrtillocactus thick leaves are spaced veryBotanical Name: Rhaphidophora cryptantha Common Names: Shingle Plant Description: Rhaphidophora cryptantha is a rare, evergreen, tropical, shingling climber native to Papua New Guinea. Lae Botanic Garden first cultivated it, and it isnt clear if this is the actual native habitat. Some sources place the native habitat as Southeast Asia and African tropics. This plant is in high demand, and many plant collectors value its shingling growing habits and