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
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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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