Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure the pot has good drainage to avoid standing water around the roots, especially in cooler months.
Also known as Bregu · Broadleaf Lady Palm · Fern Rhapis
Rhapis excelsa, the Bamboo Palm, is an elegant indoor palm with fan-shaped leaves, known for its air-purifying qualities and tolerance of low light conditions.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers bright, indirect light
50% intensity
Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves. Tolerates lower light conditions but may grow slower.
Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
50% intensity
Allow top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Well-draining potting mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Ideal range is 18-27°C. Avoid drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
Feed during growing season
25% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-3 months from spring to summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in winter to prevent waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.
Ensure the pot has good drainage to avoid standing water around the roots, especially in cooler months.
Prune to remove any yellowing or dead fronds at the base of the plant. You can also prune to maintain desired shape or size. Use clean, sharp tools to make cuts flush with the pseudostem.
This encourages new growth and keeps the plant looking tidy.
Propagate by division of clumps. Carefully separate offsets (pups) with roots from the parent plant during repotting. Plant the divisions in their own pots with well-draining soil.
This is the most reliable method for home propagation.
Repot every 2-3 years or when the plant becomes root-bound, typically in spring. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based mix with added perlite or sand.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Rhapis |
| Species | Rhapis excelsa |
Similar in genus Rhapis
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