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Lady Palm

Rhapis Excelsa

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Overview

Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm that thrives in partial shade. A versatile potted or understory plant, it reaches an ultimate height of 5-8 feet with a spread of 3-5 feet. The dark, glossy fronds give this air-purifying plant a lush, tropical feel, suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. It prefers well-draining soil and consistent moisture to maintain its vibrant appearance. Hardy to 20°F.

Sun Deep Shade, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, High, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm that thrives in partial shade

Culture

Sun
Deep Shade, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, High, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Arecaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — it's cold-hardy up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit; grass / palm for deep shade or half or shade, image 49
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — the Lady Palm is a compelling selection; this versatile plant is ideal for landscape designs intent on evoking a lush, image 50
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — grass / palm for deep shade or half or shade; in addition to its moisture needs, image 51
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm that thrives in partial shade; suitable for both, image 52
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — A versatile potted or understory plant, it reaches an ultimate height of 5-8 feet with a spread of 3-5 feet; from low, image 53
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — glossy fronds give this air-purifying plant a lush; lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm, image 54
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings; depending on its environment and care.<br><br>Noted for its fan-shaped, image 55
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — It prefers well-draining soil and consistent moisture to maintain its vibrant appearance; it's cold-hardy up to 25, image 56
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — The Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing palm that hails from Southeast Asia; it prefers, image 57
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — This versatile plant is ideal for landscape designs intent on evoking a lush; rhapis excelsa is recognized for its, image 58
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — depending on its environment and care.<br><br>Noted for its fan-shaped; a versatile potted or understory plant, it, image 59
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — glossy leaves which are divided into broad, image 60
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — Lady Palm can thrive in a range of light conditions; the Lady Palm is a compelling selection, image 61
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — from low indirect light to partial shade; the Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing palm that hails, image 62
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — Rhapis excelsa is recognized for its excellent air-purifying qualities.<br><br>This palm prefers well-draining, image 63
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH; glossy fronds give this air-purifying plant a lush, image 64
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — In addition to its moisture needs; lady Palm can thrive in a range of light conditions, image 65
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — it's cold-hardy up to 25 degrees Fahrenheit; grass / palm for deep shade or half or shade, image 66
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — the Lady Palm is a compelling selection; this versatile plant is ideal for landscape designs intent on evoking a lush, image 67
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — grass / palm for deep shade or half or shade; in addition to its moisture needs, image 68
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — Lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm that thrives in partial shade; suitable for both, image 69
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — A versatile potted or understory plant, it reaches an ultimate height of 5-8 feet with a spread of 3-5 feet; from low, image 70
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — glossy fronds give this air-purifying plant a lush; lady Palm, Rhapis excelsa, is an elegant, slow-growing fan palm, image 71
Lady Palm (Rhapis Excelsa) — suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings; depending on its environment and care.<br><br>Noted for its fan-shaped, image 72

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