Exposure & location

The Rhapis Excelsa appreciates Partial shade with bright indirect light. It remarkably tolerates low light, making it an ideal palm for interiors.

• Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates low light.
• Ideal: living room, office, entrance, veranda, or bright room without direct sunlight.
• Temperature: 15 to 25 °C, tolerates moderate variations.
• Substrate: rich, light, and well-drained, potting soil for green plants with perlite.

Verdeia tip: avoid direct sunlight that burns and yellows delicate fronds.

Watering & care

• Watering: moderate; let the substrate surface dry between waterings.
• Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, reduce in winter.
• Drainage: essential — use a pot with drainage holes and well-draining substrate.
• Humidity: enjoys 50-60% humidity, mist occasionally or place near other plants.
• Fertilizer: once a month in spring-summer with diluted liquid fertilizer for green plants.
• Cleaning: gently wipe the fronds with a damp cloth to remove dust.

Rhapis prefers a slightly moist substrate but never waterlogged — avoid excess water that yellows the fronds.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its dark green fan-shaped fronds and elegant form, the Rhapis Excelsa brings a touch of refined exoticism and tropical sophistication to your urban jungle. It creates a spectacular and calming focal point.

• To pair with: Monstera, Philodendron, Ficus, Strelitzia, or other tropical plants to create a lush urban jungle.
• Ideal pot: decorative pot in matte ceramic (white, gray, terracotta), woven basket, or terracotta pot to highlight the foliage.
• Atmosphere: perfect as a statement plant in a living room, office, entrance, veranda, or large space to create an elegant tropical focal point.

Its compact and bushy shape creates an elegant mass of greenery that adds depth and volume.

Verdeia Tips

• Easy to care for — perfect for palm beginners.
• Air-purifying plant — cleans formaldehyde, ammonia, and xylene from the air (NASA study).
• Tolerates low light — one of the few palms suited for dim interiors.
• Slow growth — patience needed to see the plant grow.
• Avoid direct sunlight — burns and yellows the fronds.
• Rotate the plant regularly — for even growth.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into a slightly larger decorative pot.
• Gently cut yellowed or dead fronds at the base.
• Non-toxic for animals — safe for cats and dogs.
• Pest resistant — rarely attacked by pests.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Rhapis excelsa
• Common name: Rhapis Excelsa, Fan palm, Bamboo palm
• Family: Arecaceae
• Origin: subtropical forests of China and Southeast Asia
• Dimensions on delivery: Ø27 × H120 cm
• Adult size: up to 150–200 cm indoors
• Exposure: Partial shade, bright indirect light, tolerates low light
• Watering: moderate, allow surface to dry between waterings
• Care: easy (perfect for beginners)
• Toxicity for animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Tropical / Elegant / Urban jungle
• Particularity: elegant fan-shaped fronds, air-purifying plant, tolerates low light, non-toxic, slow growth

Each plant is unique: the photos show an example of its appearance. The density of the foliage and the number of stems naturally vary according to growing conditions and the season.