About
Rhapis humilis, the slender lady palm, is a clump-forming palm producing slender, cane-like stems and deeply divided, fan-shaped, dark-green leaves with more and narrower segments than R. excelsa. An elegant houseplant and greenhouse palm for a warm, bright, humid position.
About the genus
Rhapis are small, clump-forming palms from southern China and Japan with slender, cane-like stems and deeply divided, fan-shaped, glossy, dark-green leaves. Popular, elegant indoor and greenhouse palms.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.