Rhapis excelsa

Botanical Name: Rhapis excelsa Common Names: Broadleaf Lady Palm, Broad Lady Palm, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Type: Indoor , Palms, Ferns & Tropical Plant Habit: Clumping, Upright, Upright Narrow, V-Shaped

Description: A small, multi-stemmed fan palm from southern . Stems have a brown, fibrous, hessian like covering. Mostly grown as an indoor plant, but can be grown out doors in a shady position in tropical,sub-tropical and even temperate climates, however they do not tolerate frost. Slow growing and do well in pots. Often used in offices/shopping malls etc. to purify air.

Mature Height: 2-4m Position: Semi Shade, Shade Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Well Drained

Family Name: Araceae Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot Origin:

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Scale Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: Cream Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Grow in free draining soil that always remains moist, but not waterlogged, as this Flowering Season: Summer will rot the root system. New fronds start from the centre of the trunk and lower Fruit: Yes should be pruned off as the brown with age. Brown leaf tips caused by heat & water stress can be lightly trimmed. Grows well in pots, and due to its slow Requirements: growth can remain in the same container for a long time. Fertilse very sparingly and Growth Rate: Slow only when leaves are showing signs of yellowing. Keep an eye out for scale. Maintenance Level: Low Water Usage: High Plant Care: Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods Tolerances: Drought: Low Frost: Tender Wind: Tender

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