Cyrtosperma johnstonii

I was moving some plants tonight and got a few shots of an unusual one that is doing pretty well, Cyrtospoerma johnstonii. This plant is originally from Southeast Asia. It has striking leaf coloration.

Cyrtosperma johnstonii in Riparium Planter

I have two little divisions of this plant that are growing well in riparium planters. Mature C. johnstonii specimens can grow to more than 4′ tall. The petioles are quite long and with tiger stripe patternation. Larger petioles also develop sharp spines. I hope that I will be able to control the size of these plants as they grow.