Lady Palm - Rhapis excelsa - Easy to Grow House Plant - 2" Pot

PALM: Palms are one of the most documented and most studied plants in the world and there are over 2600 species of palm tree types known today. Palm trees have an amazing amount of variations and differences in morphology, creating one the most diverse range of species. Basic characteristics of palm trees include growth from a single stem with crowns of evergreen leaves arranged in either a fan shape or feathery blooms. Most palms have inflorescence containing colorful flowers, which are usually small and white. The fruits of palms are considered to be drupes, or fruits containing a fleshy, soft part surrounding a hard seed center.

Lady Palm: Rhapis, also known commonly as the Lady Palm, can be found in homes and gardens throughout the world. They adapt to a wide range of climates, soils, and environments. This is one reason for their widespread popularity for use indoors. The "Lady Palm" can grow to more than 14 feet in height with clumps reaching enormous width, often having a diameter as wide as their height. Provide bright, indirect light and keep evenly moist, not wet or dry. Indoors prune to any height.