Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm

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Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
is a Evergreen (foliage year round)
tree with a Mature Height of 2–4 metres, and a Mature Width of 1.5–3 metres.
They have a Slow Growth Rate and Medium Growth Rate,
with per annum growth of 10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm can be used for Council or Civic Landscapes.
They tolerate Part Shade and Full Shade.

Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm

PLANT PROFILE

Rhapis excelsa, commonly known as the Lady Palm, is an elegant clumping palm valued for its fan-shaped fronds, slender cane-like stems, and graceful form. The lush, deep green leaves are divided into broad, ribbed segments that create a soft yet structured appearance. Slow-growing and refined, this palm forms dense clumps that typically reach 2–4 metres tall and 1.5–3 metres wide, offering a tropical feel in both outdoor and indoor settings.

This hardy evergreen thrives in part to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Rhapis excelsa is ideal for courtyards, shaded gardens, or indoor containers and performs well in temperate and subtropical climates. It’s low-maintenance, frost tolerant once established, and particularly well-suited to low-light environments, making it one of the best palms for interiors.

They look excellent as feature plants in courtyards, grouped for lush screening in shaded gardens, or as statement specimens in pots. The Lady Palm’s timeless elegance, versatility, and resilience make it a favourite for both garden designers and indoor plant enthusiasts.

Mature Height: 2–4 metres

Mature Width: 1.5–3 metres

10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate)

  • Slow Growth Rate
  • Medium Growth Rate

Hedging & Screening: Space 1 – 1.5 m apart (for dense planting)
Feature Planting: Space 1.5 – 2 m apart


  1. Choose a shaded or semi-shaded position with moist, free-draining soil.
  2. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball.
  3. Mix compost or organic matter into the soil before planting.
  4. Water deeply after planting and apply mulch to retain moisture.
  5. Protect from strong winds and direct afternoon sun.

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

  • 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
  • 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
  • 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
  • 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
  • 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
  • 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
  • 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
  • 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
  • 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
  • 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
  • 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm is Frost Sensitive – May suffer damage from frost, best in frost-free or protected spots..

Does Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm flower?

  • Summer
  • Clustered

Cream

Q: Can Lady Palm grow indoors?
A: Yes, it’s one of the best palms for indoor spaces and low light conditions.

Q: How tall does it grow?
A: Mature plants reach 2–4 metres tall and 1.5–3 metres wide.

Q: Is it frost tolerant?
A: Yes, it tolerates light frost once established.

Q: Does it need much maintenance?
A: Very little—remove old fronds and keep soil moist but well-drained.

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