Rhapis excelsa

Botanical Name: Rhapis excelsa Common Name: Lady Palm, Family name: Arecaceae (Palmae) Plant type: An ornamental palm tree, native to Southern China and Taiwan.. Light: Adaptable to a wide range of light, from shade to full sun. For best leaf color and optimum growth, grow it in bright, indirect sunlight though it can handle low light conditions. Leaves tend to be darker green in the shade, but change to lighter green or yellowish green in direct sun with a tendency towards tip-burn until acclimated. Moisture: Moderate water regularly. Loves moist well-drained soil, so water thoroughly through each time, but avoid water logging that can cause root rot. Can be moderately drought-tolerant for short periods, once established. Tolerant to both humid and dry climates. Soil: Grows in a wide variety of well-drained soil – can be clayey, loamy or sandy, and mildly acidic. Slow growing