Rhapis excelsa (Bamboo palm)

Other names: Lady palm, Miniature fan palm, Fern rhapis, Ground rattan cane, Japanese peace palm, Slender lady palm, Chamaerops excelsa , Rhapis flabelliformis

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
Aspect
  • East
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow under glass in loam-free compost in full light with shade from hot sun. In growth, water freely and apply a balanced liquid feed monthly. Water sparingly in winter. In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in moist but well-drained soil in partial shade.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Architectural, Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Indoor, Conservatory

UK hardiness

H1b

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Inappropriate
Central Valley = Inappropriate
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Multi-stemmed palm, cycad or tree

Native to

Southern China

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired.

Propagation methods

Seed

Propagation

Sow seed at a minimum of 27°C in spring.

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