Broadleaf Lady Palm Rhapis
☘ Origin: Southern China and Taiwan
☘ Family: Arecaceae
☘ Botanical Name: Rhapis excelsa
☘ Common Name: Lady Palm
Symbolism: In Japan Lady palm was specifically planted around the palaces of military commanders. The pointy shape of the leaves was said to ward off those of bad intent. Because they’re very strong and can reach a great age, with proper care they can live century, they are known as ‘Green Parrots’, which are also tough survivors.
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🔆 Light
Prefers bright indirect light, but can easily adapt to low or medium indirect light. Do not place your plant in full sun as it can burn.
Give your plant a turn every few days to expose all sides to light for even growth from all sides.
💧 Water
Allow the top 50% of the soil to dry out. Don't let your plant sit in water or soggy soil, as it can lead to root rot or leaf spots. If you allow your plant to dry out completely for a while, you might see brown leaf edges.
To give your plant the absolute best, room-temperature rainwater and bottled spring water are your best options. Any water containing sugar or salt will hurt your plant!
☁️ Humidity
It will do well in average home humidity, but will appreciate added humidity from a humidifier, or 2-3 times filtered-water misting a week.
🌡️ Temperature
Prefers temperatures between (15-26°C). It can tolerate temperatures down to (10°C) but for best results keep it warmer.
🧴️ Food
Feed your Rhapis once a month during spring and summer with a general houseplant fertilizer diluted to half strength.
🐾 Toxicity
Rhapis Palm is considered to be non-toxic according to the ASPCA.
You might occasionally see brown tips on your plant’s leaves. The most common causes for this include drying out too much, extreme heat, or excess minerals in your tap water. If you see brown tips, try watering more often and using filtered or rainwater.
● Do Not Overwater! This will cause leaf drop and root rot that eventually could kill the plant. The worst thing you can do regarding watering is "give it too much".
● Make sure your plant is not placed near Heat or AC source. It is best to keep consistent room temperature throughout the seasons and not turn off Heat or AC when away or traveling. The best temperature ratio for almost any plant is (15°C-24°C).
Above all, make sure you’re ready for plant parenthood.
💡 These essential care instructions are just guidelines; watering frequency, care routine will vary depending on location, light, temperature, humidity and air circulation in a space -- and most of all on your care.
💡 Your plant relies on you to give it healthy living conditions and deserves plenty of TLC. In fact, the mere act of paying attention to it on daily basis -- or "listening | talking" to it, if you will -- is one of the most important things you can do as a plant parent.
💡 If you see any signs of distress, you may need to act immediately to save your plant.
💡 On top of useful plant care advice, is expanding your knowledge and self-study in regard to your specific plants types. Further reading is a great resource for learning all about your plants, and the proper care that each of them needs along with any signs of distress or diseases. You can learn which are the best spots for your plants in your home, how to grow different plants, how to water your plants correctly, how to treat immediately and more.
💡 At the end of the day, you’re the plant’s guardian and your plant cannot survive without your love and care.
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