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Arecaceae
Rhapis Palm Flower
Rhapis excelsa
Patience and refinement.
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Rhapis
- Native to
- China, Vietnam
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Evergreen palm
- Height
- 2-4 meters
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, humus-rich
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Also known as the lady palm, it has been cultivated in Japan for over 500 years.
- The small yellow flowers appear on short branched inflorescences between the leaves.
- Variegated cultivars can be extremely valuable, with some prized specimens selling for thousands of dollars in Japan.
- It is one of the best indoor palms for air purification according to NASA's Clean Air Study.
- The fan-shaped leaves are divided into finger-like segments, giving the palm an elegant appearance.
Color meanings
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Sophistication
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Longevity
2
Grace