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Rhapsis Palm

5.0 out of 5 (3 experiences)

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

About Rhapsis Palm

Lady Palm is an evergreen fan palm that resembles a cycad. It needs indirect light, withstands deep shade and has low humidity requirements. It is a good specimen to use near doors because of cool air tolerance in winter. Lady Palms are relatively disease resistant, but mild leaf spot diseases can sometimes be seen on them.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Rhapis excelsa

Genus

Rhapis

Family

Arecaceae

Order

Arecales

Also known as

Broad Leaf Lady Palm and Lady Palm

How to care for Rhapsis Palm

💦 Water

How often to water your Rhapsis Palm

Rhapsis Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Rhapsis Palm in your home

Rhapsis Palm may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Rhapsis Palm in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Rhapsis Palm

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Rhapsis Palm: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Rhapsis Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Rhapsis Palm is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

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💦 Water Needs

Rhapsis Palm prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Rhapsis Palm may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Rhapsis Palm is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

🪴 Soil

Rhapsis Palm does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

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⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Rhapsis Palm grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

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🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Rhapsis Palm can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🌱 Propagation

Rhapsis Palm can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Rhapsis Palm →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Rhapsis Palm, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

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Care Summary for Rhapsis Palm

Rhapsis Palm

Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 3ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Large, lush leaves 1

Survivor 1

@Karen

7 Plants

511 XP

Hermit Park, Queensland

09/28/2021

Early days yet and ends are starting to brown but I think it’s because my plant is in an area without enough light and I’m still getting into a watering rhythm.

Large, lush leaves

Survivor

Rhapsis Palm plant photo by Karen named Lady Madonna Palm on Greg, the plant care app.

@@pinkluva

10 Plants

392 XP

Vancouver, WA

04/21/2021

This is a hardy palm that can withstand colder temps in the evening down into the 30s. The foliage is not affected. I will acclimate this to the sun over the next few weeks and then will plant it into the ground.