Rhapis Excelsa – Lady Finger Palm – Bamboo Palm

Description

Rhapis Excelsa – Lady Finger Palm – Bamboo Palm

Lady Finger Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) is a great air purifier, Low maintenance indoor house plant with fan-like fronds that are shiny and glossy green leaves.

Lady palms come from China and are some of the easiest palms to grow. Also known as Rhapis excelsa, these palms first came to prominence as a feature in Japanese palaces, only then spreading through to Europe and America in the 1770s and 1850s, respectively. Lady Finger Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) is a small palm species that grows in dense clumps of slender upright green stems. On the stems are fan-shaped, glossy green fronds that each has between five and eight narrow, lance-shaped segments. Because this palm is extremely tolerant of low-light conditions, it’s popular to grow indoors as a houseplant. It’s best planted in the spring at the start of the growing season, though houseplants generally can be started year-round. This palm has a fairly slow growth rate, gaining less than a foot in height per year.

Care Tips for Raphis Palm:-

1. Light: Lady Finger Palms prefer bright, indirect light. Avoid placing them in direct sunlight as it can scorch their leaves. A spot near a north or east-facing window with filtered light is ideal. If your plant is receiving too little light, it may become leggy and slow-growing.
2. Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water the plant when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch. Be sure to use a well-draining potting mix and a pot with drainage holes to prevent root rot. During the colder months, reduce the frequency of watering as the plant’s growth slows down.
3. Humidity: Rhapis Excelsa appreciates higher humidity levels. You can increase humidity around the plant by misting it regularly, placing a tray of water near it, or using a humidifier. This helps prevent the tips of the leaves from browning and promotes overall health.
4. Temperature: These palms thrive in average indoor temperatures ranging from 65-80°F (18-27°C). Avoid exposing the plant to drafts or sudden temperature fluctuations, as they can stress the plant.
5. Fertilization: Feed your Lady Finger Palm with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Reduce or stop fertilization during the fall and winter months when the plant’s growth slows down.