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Rhapis Excelsa
Otherwise known as Lady Palm or Bamboo Palm, Rhapis excelsa is a popular indoor palm that’s easy to care for.
Rhapis excelsa originates in China and North Vietnam and is characterized by its fan-shaped leaves and clusters of upright stems that create a full and vibrant appearance, as well as giving it its nickname “the bamboo plant”.
Furthermore, Rhapis excelsa ranked highly on a list of top houseplants for removing unwanted pollutants from the surrounding air according to a Dr Wolverton/NASA study.
KEY FACTS
Latin name
Rhapis excelsa
Pronunciation
(“RA-puhs ek-SEL-suh”)
Common name
Lady Palm
Origin
China, North Vietnam
Light
Low light and shadier spaces.
Watering
Requires light watering when soil is dry to the touch.
Pruning
Although it’s slow growing, Rhapis excelsa leaves often have brown tips, which can be trimmed if desired, but avoid cutting into the leaf’s green flesh.
Feeding
Feed only once or twice a year during growing season.
Pest & Diseases
Spider mites can pose a problem for Rhapis excelsas by slowly suck the chlorophyll out of the leaves. Look out for small webs and yellow bumps under the leaves, particularly along the midrib.
