Miniature Fan Palm. A beautiful foliage plant with slender stems and lustrous deep green pinnate leaves. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1.2m. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Rhapis excelsa
A beautiful foliage plant with slender stems and lustrous deep green pinnate leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Rhapis |
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Species | excelsa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Miniature Fan Palm |
Flower Colour | cream |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.2m |
Family | Arecaceae |
Spread | 1.2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | June, July |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Red spider mite, Scale |
Maintenance | Pot on every 3 to 5 years |
Propagation | Seed, Division |
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