Space
Indoors
Light Conditions
Partial shade, Shade, and Bright Indirect Light
Watering
In the growing season keep moderately moist (spring / summer). Water sparingly in winter
Temperature
Optimal temperature of 18-25°C. Minimum 12°C.
Feeding
Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)
Top Tip
Rhapis Excelsa
Bamboo Lady Palm
Need to know
This is a superweapon in the arsenal of the plantscaper, as it is one of the only indoor plants that actually thrives in shaded spots.
The Rhapis is native to Southeast Asia and certain parts of China. This palm is well suited to shady places, which helps the plant to retain its beautiful dark green colour.
It works perfectly at the back of a group of plants or to divide a space. It brings the sense of a lush jungle to an area, but can also be used as a feature plant to soften the clean lines of a modern space.
Best space & place
It does well in shade, part shade and bright indirect light, but will not like full direct sun.
When to water & feed
In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter
Need to know
Its leaves do naturally turn brown over time at the tip but these can be easily snipped with pinking shears causing no harm to the plant.
Pollutant Absorption Credentials
Rhapis removes all the 5 key toxins found in the home and would make a great addition to any room, whether you’ve recently moved into a new home and want to remove the toxins given off by building materials, paints and varnishes or equally to remove benzene which is found in the smoke given off by scented candles.
Size Information:
| XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Height (Including pot): | 90cm | 120cm | 180-190cm | 200-210cm | 220-240cm |
| Nursery Potsize (Diameter / Height): | ø24cm / H22cm | ø30cm / H27cm | ø34cm / H30cm | ø40cm / H31cm | ø50cm / H41cm |
| Decorative Pot Required (Opening / Internal Height): | 26cm+ / H24cm+ | 32cm+ / H29cm+ | 38cm+ / H34cm+ | 42cm+ / H32cm+ | 52cm+ / H42cm+ |
