{"product_id":"rhapis-multifida","title":"Finger Palm - Rhapis multifida","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinger Palm - Rhapis multifida\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finest textured of the lady palms, \u003cem\u003eRhapis multifida\u003c\/em\u003e splits each leaf into numerous narrow segments that radiate like fingers, giving a lacy, almost fern-like canopy on slender bamboo-like canes. It clumps slowly and stays modest in height, which makes it one of the most reliable palms for deep shade and confined spaces where a larger palm would be unmanageable. Compared with the common Rhapis excelsa it is considerably more delicate in appearance and handles cold slightly better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy the Finger Palm\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine Leaf Division\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narrow radiating segments give a much lighter texture than other lady palms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Shade Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows well in positions receiving little or no direct sun.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender Canes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bamboo-like stems that suit narrow beds and screened side gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Clumping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spreads gradually and predictably, so it will not overrun a bed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e: One of the few palms that genuinely tolerates interior light levels.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaded Side Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fills a narrow strip between buildings where nothing else establishes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreened Courtyard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides height and texture in a small, walled, low-light space.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnderstorey Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grouped beneath established trees as a soft green layer.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAtrium and Interior Planter\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suits lobbies and light wells with indirect light.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8m to 1.2m for a continuous screen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5m to 2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free-draining soil with high organic content; keep evenly moist but never waterlogged\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly through the first summer and maintain steady moisture thereafter, as the fine roots dry out fast in shallow soil. Mulch with leaf litter or fine bark and shelter from hot dry wind, which browns the leaf tips quickly.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2m to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5m to 2.5m clump\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade; direct sun scorches the foliage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern China\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795269976350,"sku":"ND-1526-400MM","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/JvbnpFcWwGuxtFQo8cVfA_9576LCAC.jpg?v=1787311644","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/rhapis-multifida","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}