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Rhapis humilis (Rhapis humilis)

Rhapis humilis, the Dwarf Lady Palm, is a slow-growing clumping palm with elegant fan-shaped leaves and slender stems, popular as an indoor ornamental.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based blend with perlite or sand.

Temperature

Average room temperatures are suitable.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Tolerates low light but prefers filtered sunlight.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, such as a peat-based blend with perlite or sand.

Temperature

Average room temperatures are suitable.

Avoid extreme cold and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-2.5 m

Spread

1-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Fan-shaped

Optimal Sunlight Lux

5000

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Synonyms
Licuala waraguh Blume
Licuala wixu Blume
Rhapis multifida Burret
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderArecales
  • familyArecaceae
  • genusRhapis
  • speciesRhapis humilis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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