Ground Rattan, Bamboo Palm, Lady Palm, Miniature Fan Palm, Fern Rhapis, Rhapis flabelliformis, Chamaerops excelsa, Trachycarpus excelsa
Reminiscent of bamboos, Rhapis excelsa (Lady Palm) is a small evergreen palm with upright, slender, bamboo-like canes bearing delicate, glossy, dark green, fan-shaped leaves. Each leaf is about 20 in. long (50 cm), and is divided into 5-10 narrowly oblong lobes. The sturdy canes are covered with brown fibers which fall as the plant ages, revealing the bamboo-like trunks. In summer, small panicles of tiny yellow flowers are borne among the leaves. Lady Palm can withstand temperatures down to 18ºF (-7ºC). Slow-growing and ridiculously easy to grow, Rhapis excelsa is popular as a houseplant, lending a rich tropical look to the home. It is also useful as a foundation plant, in shady borders and quite effective as an accent in a shrub border.
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Palms - Cycads |
Plant Family | Arecaceae |
Genus | Cycas |
Common names | Bamboo Palm, Lady Palm |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m) |
Spread |
6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
9 - 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Palms - Cycads |
Plant Family | Arecaceae |
Genus | Cycas |
Common names | Bamboo Palm, Lady Palm |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m) |
Spread |
6' - 15' (180cm - 4.6m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low |
Soil Type | Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Drought |
Garden Uses | Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Mediterranean Garden |
How many Rhapis excelsa (Lady Palm) do I need for my garden?
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