Rhapis excelsa
Lady Palm, Bamboo Palm
£310.95
An attractive and easy to care for indoor palm, the Rhapis excelsa features thick fan shaped leaves which have characteristic saw-toothed blunt tips.
Unlike the solitary thick trunks characteristic of many palms, Rhapis excelsa has many upright stems, providing a very lush appearance and gives it the nickname ‘The Bamboo Palm’.
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Plant Biography
Originating in cultivation in China, Rhapis excelsa is not known in the wild. During the Tokugawa Shogunate in Japan they gained popularity and were used to decorate palaces.
The genus ‘Rhapis’ is Greek for ‘needle’, whilst the species name ‘excelsa’ comes from Latin meaning ‘tall’; odd since outdoors it would only grow to a max height of about 3 metres, making it one of the smaller palms.
The multiple stems are possible because of its subterranean plant stems called rhizome offshoots, from which the clusters of stems emerge. When the stems age they lose their fibrous coating and become reminiscent of bamboo, hence the nickname ‘The Bamboo Palm’.
Expert Tip
Care & Size Guidance
Rhapis excelsa is one of the more shade tolerant palms, and can handle dry air, making it an excellent choice for darker rooms.
Water when the top few centimetres of its soil is dry to the touch, making sure it drains well and doesn’t collect at the roots.
Rhapis excelsa is a very slow growing palm, but mature specimens can reach up to 3-4 metres after many years of growth.
Funny enough someone left this palm with a note in a back alley that said Free. I am a landscaper so of course I told my boyfriend honey & he said “I know I am carrying it home. This plant was in bad shape but it only took a bit of TLC to bring it back & my plant is fabulous.
Shannon Kennedy –
I know the Palm Centre a very long time, and have visited them in RIchmond. Their plants are always excellent quality. I am now buying more plants online. This Rhapis excelsa palm arrived as a stunning specimen plant that immediately looked lush and beautiful. No dry edges to the leaves. It was very well packed. Highly recommended. you will not be disappointed!
Gloria R (verified owner) –
so glad I decided to order my palms from the Centre. Carefully packed, arrived within 24hours, beautiful, healthy, luscious tree. It looks perfect in my home.
Angela (verified owner) –
Very happy with the quality of the Lady Palm delivered. Very healthy looking plant.
Very well packaged. Great service.
Simon T. –