| Climate Zone | 9a |
| Min Temp | 20 to 25 F / -7 to -4 C |
| Leaf Type | Costapalmate |
| Height | 13 Ft / 4 M |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Conservation Status |
Not Evaluated
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Rhapis excelsa
Lady Palm
Sizes
- 1 gallon
About Rhapis excelsa
This species forms a dense clump of slender, upright, bamboo-like canes with palmate, deep green deeply divided, fan-shaped leaves. A unique feature is the saw-toothed leaf-ends. Due to its ease of care and low light requirements, it has become a popular choice as an interior palm. This species produces a small inflorescence at the top of the plant with spirally-arranged, fleshy flowers containing three petals fused at the base. Ripe fruit are fleshy and white.
Cultivation Tips
This species is one of the easiest and most popular palms to grow indoors because it’s extremely tolerant of low-light conditions. It grows best in bright, indirect light to low-light environments. Avoid overwatering and allow the top half of the soil to dry out in between waterings. Feed every other month during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer
