Common Name: Ground Rattan, Bamboo Palm, Lady Palm, Miniature Fan Palm, Fern Rhapis

This very hardy attractive palm is a slow growing multi-stemmed palm which makes a fantastic indoor plant. Rhapis excelsa prefers a moist well-drained soil in a sheltered temperate location. Also known as 'slender lady palm', 'bamboo palm', 'fan palm', finger palm', and 'parlor palm', 'Lady Palm' is the most recognized. In its natural habitat, this palm can reach 14' tall and can form clumps of similar width. Rhapis excelsa is fairly cold hardy and can tolerate tropical and subtropical temperatures, handling both humid and dry climates. Rhapis excelsa prefers a moist well-drained soil and drying out severely can cause damage to the foliage and tip burn.