Lady Palm

Lady Palm Care

Rhapis excelsa

Other names: Bamboo Palm, Miniature Fan Palm

What is the plant

A Lady Palm is an elegant durable palm that can adapt to almost all conditions. The best variety to use as a houseplant is the Rhapis Excelsa. This slow growing palm has large shiny dark green fronds with blunt tips.

The fronds of a Lady Palm grow out of multiple sturdy stems The Jasmine Polyanthum variety is a twining, climbing plant with long, slender, trailing stems and is one of the easiest varieties of the Jasmine Plant to grow indoors. When potted in a 6” or 8” container, this compact upright palm makes a great table plant. In a 10” or larger pot, a Lady Palm can grow up to 14 ft. tall. A Rhapis Palm is quite pricey but well worth it when you consider that it is a slow grower, has a long life span, demands little in the way of care, and is a beautiful addition to any decor.

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 24°C

Hardiness zone

min 8b

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
A Rhapis, like many palms, is sensitive to chlorine, fluoride, and boron in the water. If these chemicals are present allow the water to sit for 24-48 hours before using it or use distilled water. Consistent over-watering causes root rot.
Fertilizer
Lady Palms are slow-growing plants that need very little fertilizer. Feed every other month only when it's actively growing. If the fronds start to look a little yellow add an extra feeding to your schedule.
Sunlight
A Rhapis Palm grows best in bright indirect light but can adapt to lower light.

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Soil
Plant a Lady Palm in a well-drained dense soil and add additional humus if needed. African Violet soil works well. If the soil appears heavy and isn't draining quickly, add sand.
Propagation
Propagation by seed is possible, but it's unlikely the palm will flower and produce viable seeds in most indoor settings. More mature plants can be divided during repotting, or the small suckers around the base can be carefully separated and potted independently. Divided palms often go into shock and their growth rate will slow dramatically.
As with other palms, the R. excelsa and other Rhapis palms do well slightly underpotted. Repot them every other year in spring. Do not disturb the roots more than necessary while repotting, but transfer the intact root ball into the new pot. While repotting, make sure the new pot is well drained.
Temperature
The Rhapis Palm can adapt to temperatures between 50°and 80° F. (10°-26.7°C) so it is well-suited to any home or office.

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Container
A Lady Palm likes to be root-bound in a small pot. When you do repot be sure to cover all of the roots and bases of the canes. Make sure the pot can provide a good drainage.
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