Rhapis excelsa
Rhapis excelsa is widely grown in Japan in its variegated forms.
I grow the typical green leaved plant as a trial. I want to try the variegated forms, but need to build up my confidence a bit first.
12th September 2006
11th February 2014
I made a foolish mistake with my large plant, allowing to to root through into the floor of the greenhouse.
When it had to be moved it dried out almost instantly, the leaves wilting slightly. Fatal for a palm.
Fortunately I still have a couple of babies in pots to replace it.
1st January 2018