Rhapis Palm - Lady Palm
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Description: Rhapis excelsa, commonly known as Lady Palm, is an elegant evergreen palm that is prized for its attractive fan-shaped leaves and dense, clumping growth habit. This palm is particularly valued for its versatility and ability to thrive in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
Flowers:
- Blooms: The plant produces small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers that grow in panicles. These blooms are not particularly ornamental and may go unnoticed.
- Fragrance: The flowers have no notable fragrance.
Foliage:
- Leaves: The leaves are dark green, glossy, and divided into several narrow segments, resembling a fan. They provide a lush, tropical appearance year-round.
- Seasonal Color: The foliage remains green throughout the year.
Fruit:
- Fruit: Small, oval, black fruits may develop after flowering. These are generally not significant for ornamental value.
Form and Size:
- Size: Typically grows 1-4 meters tall and 1-2 meters wide, forming a dense, clumping shape.
- Habit: Upright and clumping with multiple stems emerging from the base, making it suitable for various landscape uses and as an indoor plant.
Growing Conditions:
- Climate: Thrives in tropical to subtropical climates and is suitable for warm regions in Australia. It can also be grown indoors in cooler climates.
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile soils but can adapt to a variety of soil types, including sandy and loamy soils. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
- Sunlight: Best grown in bright, indirect light when indoors. When grown outdoors, it prefers partial shade to full sun.
- Watering: Regular watering is essential, especially during the growing season. Allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering.
Uses:
- Ornamental Palm: Highly valued as an ornamental palm for its attractive foliage and elegant form.
- Indoor Plant: Suitable as a houseplant due to its manageable size and decorative appeal.
- Garden Plant: Ideal for shaded garden positions, patios, and balconies.
- Containers: Perfect for growing in containers, making it versatile for indoor and outdoor settings.
Maintenance:
- Pruning: Remove dead or damaged fronds to maintain appearance and encourage new growth. Minimal pruning is required for shape.
- Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage color.
- Pests and Diseases: Monitor for common pests such as spider mites, aphids, and scale insects. Maintain good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
Notes:
- Hardiness: Hardy in USDA zones 9-11. In cooler regions of Australia, provide protection from frost or grow indoors.
- Companion Plants: Pair with other shade-loving plants such as ferns, peace lilies, and anthuriums to create a lush garden display.
Propagation: Propagate by division of clumps in spring or by seed.
Rhapis Palm
Common Name: Lady Palm
Botanical Name: Rhapis excelsa
Family: Arecaceae
Origin: Native to Southern China and Taiwan
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Availability changes all through out the year. please check with us via our Sunshine Coast Garden Centre page for Pricing & Availability
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use either Rocky Point Premium Potting mix or our own custom potting mixes blend to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use good quality Bagged garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
