Bamboo palm Rhapis excelsa

ABOUT
R. excelsa is a small evergreen palm with erect, slender, cane-like stems to 4m, bearing long-stalked dark green leaves divided into narrowly oblong lobes; panicles of tiny yellow flowers are borne among the leaves in summer
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About this plant
Names
Family
Arecaceae
Synonyms
bamboo palm fern rhapis ground rattan cane Japanese peace palm lady palm miniature fan palm slender lady palm see more
Common names
Chamaerops excelsa
Characteristics
Foliage type
Evergreen
Height
2.5-4 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Hardiness zones
H1B
Light
Partial Shade
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilLoam
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Patio & Container Plants Architectural
Propogation
Propagate by seed sown at not less than 27°C
Pests
May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects
Diseases
Generally disease free
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