Rhaphidophora Hayi
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Rhaphidophora Hayi – Shingling Climbing Aroid
Rhaphidophora hayi is a shingling aroid whose smooth green leaves press closely against a vertical surface as the stem climbs. This tile-like growth habit makes it especially effective on boards, poles and compact vertical displays where the foliage can overlap tightly as it develops.
Why You’ll Love It ✔️
✔️ Appearance: Smooth oval green leaves overlap closely to create a living tiled effect.
✔️ Growing Appeal: Strong vertical growth makes excellent use of small spaces when provided with a suitable surface.
✔️ Point of Difference: The distinctive shingling habit keeps foliage pressed close to its support instead of extending on long petioles.
Care Tips
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light is ideal; avoid harsh direct sun.
💧 Water: Keep the mix lightly moist, allowing the upper 2–3 cm to begin drying between waterings; avoid waterlogging.
💦 Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity; a humidifier can help maintain compact growth in dry conditions.
🌡 Temperature: Aim for 18–28°C and protect from prolonged temperatures below about 15°C.
🌱 Soil: Use a chunky, free-draining mix of coco coir, coco chip and perlite.
🪴 Support: A board, pole or totem is essential for the characteristic shingling growth habit.
🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is already included in the potting mix; supplement lightly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth.
🚫 Toxicity: Reliable species-specific pet-toxicity information is limited; avoid ingestion and keep out of reach of pets and children.
Also Known As / Synonyms
Shingle Plant.
Shipping & Totem Note
Plants are shipped on a polystyrene totem because bark or wooden totems cannot be sent to all states. We recommend keeping the plant on the totem to prevent damage. If removal is necessary, carefully break the polystyrene apart rather than pulling the plant away, as the stems and roots are delicate and can break.
A compact vertical climber with one of the most distinctive growth habits in the aroid group.
We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦
Our shipping rates are charged per box, with each box able to fit up to 8 × 75mm potted plants.
As a general guide:
• 75mm pots make the best use of space, with up to 8 plants fitting in one box
• 100mm pots take up more space, so a box will usually fit around 3 plants depending on their size and shape
If your order requires more than one box, the website will automatically add the additional shipping charge.
For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 box
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total number of plants that fit in each box
General Shipping Info
Looking for shipping dates for WA, NT & TAS? Click here
For customers in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & SA
Shipping is capped at $22 per box.
For customers in TAS
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.
For customers in NT
Shipping is capped at $35 per box.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.
For customers in WA
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.
For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.
NT – quarantine@nt.gov.au
TAS – Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
WA – qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Plants
We send plants exclusively with Australia Post Express. Our shipping app knows when there is a plant in the order and will only display Express Post rates.
As plants are top priority we ship them with the fastest method possible.
We do not ship outside Australia
We ship live plants Australia-wide! Please read the details for your state below. It is your responsibility to check that your plants are allowed in your state before ordering.
Shipping to TAS, WA & NT
Next Shipping Dates:
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
NT Shipping Dates 2026
Friday 4 September 2026
Friday 18 September 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
Friday 11 December 2026
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 21 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 14 December 2026
Tasmania (TAS)
Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.
📩 Tas Biosecurity Contact: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory (NT)
All plants shipped to NT require chemical treatment and a biosecurity inspection by a QLD Biosecurity Officer before shipping.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.
📩 NT Biosecurity Contact: quarantine@nt.gov.au
Western Australia (WA)
🚨 WA Customers – Please Read Carefully 🚨
You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.
If you're in WA and you see a checkout error its probably becuase you're trying to order plants that are not permitted in your state, please refer to the WAOL.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.
📩 WA Biosecurity Contact: qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Reminder for All Quarantine State Customers (TAS, NT, WA):
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YOU are responsible for checking that the plants you order are allowed in your state.
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Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
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If plants are refused entry due to quarantine restrictions, we are not responsible for refunds or replacements.
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The shipping cost you pay at checkout covers everything—there are no extra fees beyond what you pay at checkout.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
