How to grow and care for Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder, Miniature fan palm, Ground rattan, Japanese peace palm, Bamboo palm, Fern rhapis
Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
20C° ~22C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder
How often should I water?
check Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
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This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplants
-15
20~22℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder at home, make sure the temperature is 20~22℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry ex Rehder is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Liliopsida, Order: Arecales, Family: Arecaceae, Genus: Rhapis, Species: Rhapis excelsa
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | Asia |
| Hardiness Zone | 9 - 12 |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Rhapis |
| Species | Rhapis excelsa |
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