Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 2–4 metres
Mature Width: 1.5–3 metres
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm is expected to grow 10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
Root Ball Dimensions (Height & Width)
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)
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About Your New Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
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.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm works in an:
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm Evergreen or Deciduous?
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 2–4 metres
Mature Width: 1.5–3 metres
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm is expected to grow 10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).
Growth Rate of Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Growth Rate of Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm is expected to grow 10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm frost tolerant?
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?
Does Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm Flower?
Rhapis excelsa produces small, yellowish to cream flowers on short panicles, typically during the warmer months. While not ornamental, these subtle blooms sit discreetly among the foliage and are followed by small fruit, with the palm valued primarily for its lush, fan-shaped leaves and elegant, architectural form.
Does Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Cream
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm an Australian Native Tree?
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm an Australian Native Tree?
No
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm is Native to Southern China and Taiwan, where Rhapis excelsa grows naturally as an understory palm in subtropical forests.
What is the Wildlife Value of Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm ?
Its dense, multi-stemmed clumping habit provides excellent shelter for small birds and beneficial insects, creating protected microhabitats within the garden. While not a heavy nectar producer, the structure of the palm supports shade-loving invertebrates and contributes to overall garden biodiversity.
How much Sunlight does Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm need?
How much Sunlight does Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm need?
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Rhapis excelsa performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate lighter sandy soils when enriched with organic matter to improve moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless significantly improved, as excess moisture around the roots can cause stress and decline. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the palm matures.
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm Drought Tolerant?
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm Drought Tolerant?
Is Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm Drought tolerant?
As a young plant it requires regular watering to establish well. Once established, Rhapis excelsa develops moderate drought tolerance, maintaining its fresh green foliage through dry periods when grown in well-drained soil. Occasional supplementary watering during extended heat helps preserve frond quality and density.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
How To Plant Your Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm
Rhapis excelsa – Lady Palm is expected to grow 10 – 30 cm per year (slow–moderate).



