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.

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

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Common Diseases

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

Symptoms

 Wilting, brown spots, sticky residue, yellowing leaves

Organic Remedies

Improve soil drainage, prune affected leaves, use neem oil

In-Organic Remedies

 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.