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
- diet
- Water and soil nutrients via photosynthesis
- family
- Arecaceae
- threats
- Habitat loss in its native range, scale insects, and spider mites
- life Span
- 30 to 50 years
NE
Safe to observe and handle at a normal distance.
- 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.