Rhapsis Palm
5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Also known as
Broad Leaf Lady Palm and Lady Palm
Taxonomy
Rhapis excelsa
Rhapis
Arecaceae
Arecales
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How to care for Rhapsis Palm
How often to water your Rhapsis Palm

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

a window
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.
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How to fertilize Rhapsis Palm

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.
Care Summary for Rhapsis Palm
Rhapsis Palm
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.