Rhapis, Bamboo Palm, Variegated Lady Palm 'Zuiko Nishiki'

Rhapisexcelsa

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Rhapis (RAY-pis)
Species
excelsa (ek-SEL-suh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gregory, TX | September 2012 | positive

I grew variegated Rhapis for more than 30 years. Zuiko Nishiki is one of the most popular (when it can be found). They CAN reach 5' tal...Read More

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