bamboo palm
Also known as: fern rhapis; ground rattan cane; Japanese peace palm; lady palm; miniature fan palm; slender lady palm
R. excelsa is a small evergreen palm with erect, slender, cane-like stems to 4m, bearing long-stalked dark green leaves divided into narrowly oblong lobes; panicles of tiny yellow flowers are borne among the leaves in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- bamboo palm (Rhapis excelsa)
- Genus
- Rhapis
- Family
- Arecaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse · Palms
- Plant type
- 2.5-4 metres
- Height
- 2.5-4 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of bamboo palm
Distribution map
S. China to N. Vietnam
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of bamboo palm
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bamboo palm care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at not less than 27°C
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects
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