Rhapis multifida

Also Known As

Finger Palm
Jade Empress Palm

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 6'-15'

planting zones

9a-11

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Rhapis multifida plant details

Rhapis multifida is an evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with dappled shade - shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhapis multifida

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhapis multifida

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: dappled shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A cold hardy palm good to Zone 9-11. A beautiful lady palm. A more elegant form of Rhapis excelsa but just as cold tolerant. The fan leaves are split into more segments than Rhapis excelsa with very slender trunks. To see a photo of a mature Rhapis multifida go to http://www.pacsoa.org.au/palms/Rhapis/multifida.html