Rhaphidophora Cryplantha is a tropical plant that is known for its condensed leaves and striking silver veins. It can grow both vertically and horizontally. In a natural environment, the plant leaves lie flat against the trees in order to climb. That is why called a shingle plant.

Rhaphidophora cryptanthas is very similar to Monstera dubia but there are a few differences. While both of those plants have flat leaves, the leaf blades have a distinct pattern. Monstera dubia’s leaves are flat, light green with dark veins. Rhaphidophora cryptantha leaf blades are elongated and pointed upwards. Both of them grow very fast and are easy to care for. The juvenile leaves of both plants are nearly identical and often mislabeled.