Rhapis Palm
Rhapis excelsa

Rhapis Palm Plant  

Rhapis Palm (Rhapis excelsa) is a palm growing 6-12 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with slow growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.


Picture illustrating Rhapis Palm plant

Habit

 Palm

Height

1.5-4 m

Growth

 Slow

Soil

Well-drained, loamy 

Shade

 Indirect light

Moisture

 Medium

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

China, Japan

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-30°C

Humidity (%)

50-80%

Potting media

Peat, compost

Fertilizers

Palm fertilizer

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

5-10 kg

Flowering Time

Rare flowering

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

50+ years

Health Benefits

Air purification, indoor decor

Common Diseases and Remedies

Common Diseases

Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Scale Insects, Mealybugs, Aphids


 Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, yellowing leaves

Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil


 Fungicides, systemic insecticides

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Excellent air purifier, removing toxins like ammonia and formaldehyde.

· Increases humidity, reducing dry skin and respiratory problems.

· Feng Shui plant believed to bring good energy.

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