Rhapis humilis
Slender Lady palm

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Description
   

Locality:

 Southern China

Cold Hardiness: 

 About 28º F.

Trunk type:

 Think, hairy and thatched.

Leaf type:

 Fine leaf palmate.

Suckering/Solitary:

 Suckering

Maintenance:

 Easy

Speed of growth:

 Medium

Height:

 Some plants up to 16 feet, usually 10 to 12 feet

Soil requirements:

 Rich, well draining soil

Sun Requirements:

 Filtered light; in coastal areas may tolerate full sun. 

General Description:

 A great garden plant.  Tall thin canes with many thin pointed leaflets.  A lush dark green color; prettier than R. excelsa.

Other Notes:

 Usually obtained by divisions of existing plants.  Are miniature varieties.

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