Raphis Palm, Lady Palm - Plant

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Description

Lady Palm is a great indoor house plant with fan-like fronds that are shiny and glossy green.
What makes it special:
  • NASA recommended air purifier.
  • Best plant for partial sunlight condition.
  • Low maintenance plant.
Sr Item name
1 Raphis Palm, Lady Palm - Plant
2 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Raphis palm is the of the most popular palms of India. It has delicate heads of fan-shaped leaves. Raphis Palm grows happily in the tropical and shady areas receiving little or no sunlight.

Raphis plam likes good air circulation and can look very decorative in staircase, in warm patios in summers, providing it receives little sun.Rhapis plam was listed as one of the best plants for removing toxins in the air by NASA.

Plant Specifications

Plant Height 30.5 inch (77 cm)
Plant Spread 15.24 inch (39 cm)
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name Raphis Palm, Lady Palm,Lady palm,Raphis Exelsa, Broadleaf Lady Palm, Needle leaf Palm,
Maximum Reachable Height 4 meters
Flower Colour Yellow
Bloom Time Spring
Difficulty Level Easy to grow

Planting and care


Refer our Garden Guide for detailed procedures and meanings of words related to gardening.

Sunlight

  • Keep the plant in morning sunlight for atleast 3 to 4 hours or in bright indirect light .
  • Protect the Raphis palm from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
    • Soil
  • The soil should be well drained and fertile for growing Raphis palm.
    • Watering
  • Water the plant when the topsoil (1-2 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
  • Do not overwater the plant.
  • Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
  • Rhapis palm are sensitive to excess boron, fluoride, and chlorine in water supplies, which will cause fast spreading black tip burn. Use the purest water available until the problem is corrected.
    • Application of Fertilizer
  • During the main growing season (April - August) feed the Raphis palm with organic fertilizer once a month.
  • Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
    • Pruning
  • New fronds come out from the center of the trunk. Trim off lower leaves as they age and become discolored.
    • Re-potting
  • When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
  • Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.

    • For re-potting procedure click here


    Plant Protection
  • Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
  • For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.

    • Raphis Palm care

    Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:

  • Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
  • Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
  • Keep the plant in indirect bright light after that move it to direct sunlight.
  • Do not re-pot immediately after receiving it.

    • Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
    Sunlight Partial shade
    Watering Moderately
    Soil Well drained soil
    Temperature 16-27 degree Celsius.
    Fertilizer Apply any organic fertilizer

    Raphis Palm special feature

    Excellent air purifier plant.

    Raphis Palm uses

    Ornamental Use:

    • It makes an excellent container or house plant
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