How to tend a Rhapis excelsa

Also known as: Rhapis aspera W.H.Baxter, Rhapis cordata W.H.Baxter, Rhapis divaricata Gagnep., Rhapis flabelliformis L'Hér., Rhapis javanica Blume, Rhapis kwamwonzick Siebold ex Linden, Rhapis major Blume, Trachycarpus excelsus (Thunb.) H.Wendl., Chamaerops excelsa Thunb., Chamaerops kwanwortsik Siebold ex H.Wendl., Rhapis flabelliformis var. foliis-variegatis Rothsch., Chamaerops excelsa var. gracilis Carrière, Rhapis flabelliformis var. variegata B.S.Williams, Trachycarpus excelsus var. fortunei Makino

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like half shade, may grow in places with bright scattered light

Soil

Acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Pruning accordingly for any favorate tree shapes

About this plant

Origin
Southeast Asia
Category
Gramineae, Rhapis
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May, fruiting period October-December
Flower colors
light yellow, leaf color yellow green, green
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