Rhapis excelsa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Lady Palm or Bamboo Palm, scientifically known as Rhapis excelsa, is a tropical plant in the palm family. This small palm grows in dense, lush, fan-shaped clumps with slender, upright stems. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, making it suitable for beginner plant owners.
Common Name |
Lady Palm, Bamboo Palm, Braodleaf Lady Palm, Fan Tufted Palm
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Plant Type
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Bamboos
Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Rhapis excelsa
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Genus
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Rhapis
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Family
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Arecaceae
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Order
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Arecales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Rhapis excelsa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Rhapis excelsa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Rhapis excelsa needs water once every
7 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Rhapis excelsa needs about 0.25 L per 7 days. |
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Rhapis excelsa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Rhapis excelsa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 4 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Rhapis excelsa prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 60%. |
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Rhapis excelsa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Rhapis excelsa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Rhapis excelsa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Rhapis excelsa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Rhapis excelsa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
180 Inches or
5 meters
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Spread |
70 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Green
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Rhapis excelsa toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Coastal Garden
Mediterranean Garden
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Rhapis excelsa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Rhapis excelsa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
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Rhapis excelsa Native Region |
Find out where the Rhapis excelsa plant originated. |
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Country |
China
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Specific Location
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Rhapis excelsa is native to southern China and Vietnam. |
