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An Asian palm that is seen worldwide as an indoor plant
and which is also grown in tropical gardens. The palmate
leaves are deeply divided and sit atop thin trunks with
copious brown hairs. They form dense clumps and do best
in low light. |
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1. R. excelsa (Lady Palm)
Height: 10 feet
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| Cultural requirements and other comments:
This is the most familiar of the Rhapis
palms. It does very well as a potted plant. When
planting in the garden, one is advised to prepare for a
root system that spreads and shoots new stems. If
allowed to continue to multiply, a mature palm of this
species can have up to 100 stems. When planted in the
full sun, be sure that the soil is moist with organic
matter and that minor element fertilizer is applied
regularly. Otherwise, the palm can be yellow and never
manage to adapt to its full sun condition. We
occasionally have in stock a variegated form of R.
excelsa that is quite attractive. New shoots
that show no variegation should be cut at the base to
maintain the variegated look. |
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2. R. multifida
Height: 8 feet
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| Cultural requirements and other comments:
A smaller version of Rhapis with thinner
leaf segments and thinner trunks. This palm is very
attractive and a nice change from the ubiquitous Lady
Palm. |
