Lady Palm. Long 50 cm and is divided into 5-10 narrowly oblong lobes. Pruning should be constant.
This plant was first imported by the Japanese from China in the 17th Century. It is believed to have originated in South China and Taiwan and is the most popular species of Rhapis used in tropical landscapingThe name rhapis means needle in Greek while excelsa is Latin for tall. Whether grown indoors or outdoors lady palm is easy to grow.
Place your lady palm plant near an east-facing window out of direct sunlight.
Despite its common name all plants are male and must be propagated asexually. If grown indoors the growth rate is a bit slower. As the lady palm slowly develops its important that you dont cut the whole leaves. In fall and winter allow the soil to dry to a depth of two inches 5 cm.