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 Morel after several decades of growing, but can also stay extremely short if grown indoors in low to medium light conditions.
Protect from direct sun. Allow to become almost dry between waterings. If the tips burn, use pinking shears and do a double cut on the leaf tip - this resembles the natural saw-toothed appearance.
They are not as easy to grow as the green varieties, but well worth the extra effort.
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