bamboo palm

How to Grow and Care for bamboo palm

bamboo palm · Rhapis excelsa
Also known as: fern rhapis; ground rattan cane; Japanese peace palm; lady palm; miniature fan palm; slender lady palm

Grow under glass in a loam-free compost in full light but with protection from strong sun. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing bamboo palm

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsPartial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow under glass in a loam-free compost in full light but with protection from strong sun. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

How to Water bamboo palm?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for bamboo palm?

Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for bamboo palm?

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What Soil Is Best for bamboo palm?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for bamboo palm?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize bamboo palm?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune bamboo palm?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate bamboo palm?

Propagate by seed sown at not less than 27°C

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How to Transplant bamboo palm?

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How to Care for bamboo palm in Winter?

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How to Plant bamboo palm?

Grow under glass in a loam-free compost in full light but with protection from strong sun. In the growing season water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

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How to Repot bamboo palm?

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How to Harvest bamboo palm?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects

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The Toxicity of bamboo palm

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Attributes of bamboo palm

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Palms
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginS. China to N. Vietnam

Scientific Classification

Species
Rhapis excelsa
Genus
Rhapis
Family
Arecaceae
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