rhapis
humilis
humilis
Care level
Easy
This elegant palm forms dense clusters of thin stems topped with fan-shaped leaves that split into narrow segments, creating a delicate bamboo-like appearance. Unlike its larger palm cousins, it grows slowly and stays compact, making it perfect for indoor spaces where it can live happily for decades.
Care & maintenance
Light
All areas of your interior that are roughly equidistant between shade and sun. These areas benefit from slight brightness throughout the day.
Temperature
Wide range (10°C - 32°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a General purpose mix: A versatile blend with excellent water retention and aeration. Provides balanced nutrition and suitable drainage for a wide variety of houseplants.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The rhapis humilis can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.