Rhapis excelsa

Lady Palm

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Clumping evergreen shrub with slender stems and fan-shaped leaves, native to southern China and Taiwan.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lady Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Rhapis
Species Excelsa
Origin Southern China and Taiwan
Blooming Rarely blooms indoors, produces white flowers in summer
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining peat mix with perlite or coarse sand

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; mist leaves for humidity

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Sunlight & Care

Low to medium indirect light, direct sun scorches foliage

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Fertilization

Monthly balanced liquid fertilizer during spring and summer growth cycle

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Pruning

Remove brown or dead fronds at the base of the plant

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
400 – 2500
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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