Originally acquired as R.korthalsii. Im not so sure as its very slow growing, shingles and the leaves have stayed relatively the same size. True korthalsii will eventually produce larger leaves & fenestrate (a bit like M.Dubia). R.Hayii will remain a shingling plant.
Plant Care & Growing Conditions;
Water: Moderate. Let soil dry between watering. (Poke your index finger in the soil, if it feels wet, then it doesn't need watering.
Soil: Well draining. Chunky mix of potting mix & pumice. (If needed, adjust mix to your watering requirements)
Light: Indirect lighting. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves.
Temperature: Ideally room temperatures of 20 - 30°C. (Can tolerate lower & higher temps for short periods, if sheltered)
Can be grown outdoors if sheltered from frost & doesn’t sit in soggy wet soil for long periods.
Pot Size: 1 Litre (13cm) on Fern Fibre pole (plant in pictures is the plant you will receive)
Rhaphidophora plants are not just decorative, they have the ability to cleanse the air you breathe and act as anti-pollutant.
Rhaphidophora is considered to be quite morphologically variable (variable in physical form, e.g. leaf shape, and external structure of the plant). This makes for interesting observations as the plant grows and each new leaf unfurls.
Delivery Information
Plants will only be sent out to you on a Monday and Tuesday to avoid plants being caught in transit over the weekend. If plants are ordered after 12noon on a Tuesday they will be couriered to you on the following Monday. Tracking numbers will be emailed out to you as soon as the package is picked up by our Courier and on its way to you.
Please allow up to three working days for North island delivery, three to five days for South island deliveries and an extra day for rural deliveries. Unfortunately, we do not ship to PO BOX addresses. If your plant(s) or any other goods have not arrived in this time frame, please flick Toni an email grownsteadynz@gmail.com.
Please note that the plant in the photograph is not the exact plant that you will be receiving but a representation of the product. The plant in this photograph is for the purpose of building this website only. Due to the nature of growing plants, they will come in slightly different sizes and formation. Because of our approach to sustainability, we re-use pots where we can. Pot size may vary sometimes.