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

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhapis (RAY-pis)
Species: excelsa (ek-SEL-suh)
Cultivar: Zuiko Nishiki

Category
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

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