Elegantly graceful, adorned with richly patterned leaves, and displaying exquisite beauty, Rhapis excelsa have acquired the popular name of "Lady Palms". Rare, slow-growing, 'and extremely versatile, they are undemanding and long-lived.
The growth rates of Rhapis excelsa vary with culture and environment. In commercial production the Lady Palm usually grows 8″ to 12″ in height per year. When Rhapis are grown indoors as houseplants, the growth rate decreases considerably. Find a plant that fits an area indoors and you won't have to worry about the Rhapis outgrowing its space and it can work as a natural air cleaner.
Generally speaking growers would classify Rhapis as being slow growers. A typical 6 – 8" potted plant has been growing in the nursery for minimum of 2 years. It is not unusual for the larger sizes to be nursery grown for 4 – 7 years. This is one of he reasons that you will find Rhapis more expensive then other palms in the stores. Believe me, they are worth the expense.
| Size/Caliper |
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| 10" |
