Species · GBIF taxon 2736747
Rhapis excelsa
rhapis excelsaAlso known as Broadleaf Lady Palm, Bamboo Palm, Lady Palm, Fern Rhapis
Broadleaf lady palms grow in dense, multi-stemmed clumps of upright, bamboo-like canes wrapped in dark, fibrous leaf sheaths. Their glossy green leaves are deeply divided into ribbed, fan-shaped segments that terminate in uniquely saw-toothed tips. Highly adaptable to low light, these elegant understory palms are widely cultivated globally as durable houseplants and lush tropical landscape accents.
EvergreenShade-TolerantHouseplant
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Water
- Nitrogen
- Potassium
Predators
- Scale insects
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
ThreatsHabitat loss in its native range, scale insects, and spider mites
HabitatsSubtropical forest understory, ravines, and cultivated gardens
Life span30 to 50 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderArecales
- FamilyArecaceae
- GenusRhapis
- Speciesrhapis excelsa
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe and handle at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Light exposure: Place in bright, indirect light indoors, though they tolerate remarkably low-light corners.
- Watering routine: Allow the top inch of soil to dry out completely before watering thoroughly.
- Pruning: Trim brown leaf tips with sharp shears, following the natural shape of the leaf.
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