Rapatea muaju Apocynaceae With its striking foliage and

With its striking foliage and unusual hairy petioles

It's important to use a chunky

making it a sought-after and admired orchid species

well-draining

Water when top inch of soil feels dry

Rapatea muaju Apocynaceae With its striking foliage andIt is a small tree or shrub with a single trunk, growing up to 5 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon basin and the Guianas. It prefers moist, shady habitats. Rapatea muaju is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a source of food for livestock, its flowers are white and bell shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and spindly.