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Rhapis excelsa

Also Known As

  • Lady Palm
  • Rhapis Palm

Plant type

palm / cycad

size

  • H: 6'-12'
  • W: 3'-15'

planting zones

  • 8b-12

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Rhapis excelsa plant details

Rhapis excelsa is a slow-growing evergreen palm / cycad with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rhapis excelsa

Plant type: palm / cycad
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 6 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in summer
Uses: houseplant, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rhapis excelsa

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Rhapis excelsa plant

How to Grow Rhapis excelsa

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Texture

    • glossy
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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