Rhapis Miniature Palm
Rhapis excelsa (Miniature variety)

 Rhapis Miniature Palm

Rhapis Miniature Palm is a compact, slow-growing indoor palm perfect for shaded spaces, known for its air-purifying ability and long life with minimal care.


Picture illustrating Rhapis Miniature Palm plant

Habit

Perennial

Height

1–3 ft (miniature form) 

Growth

 Slow

Soil

Well-drained loamy soil with organic matter

Shade

Bright indirect light to partial shade

Moisture

 Medium

Edible


No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Southeast Asia (China, Vietnam)

Climatic Condition

Tropical to Subtropical

Temperature (°)

16–30°C

Humidity (%)

50–80%

Potting media

 Peat + Perlite + Compost

Fertilizers

Balanced slow-release NPK (10:10:10)

Watering

Regular, allow top 1 inch of soil to dry

Plant Weight 

500g – 1.5 kg (potted)

Flowering Time


Rarely flowers indoors

Soil Ph level

6.0–6.5

Water Ph level

6.0–6.8

Soil EC

1.0–1.5 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

N/A (ornamental)

NPK ratio 

 10:10:10

life Span


10–20+ years

Health Benefits

Air purifier; adds calming greenery indoors

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% peat moss, 30% compost, 20% perlite, 10% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2–3 months with a slow-release or diluted liquid fertilizer

Common Diseases and Remedies

 Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Spider Mites, Scale Insects.

 Yellowing leaves with soft, mushy roots, Dark brown to black spots with yellow halos on leaves, White powdery coating on fronds, Fine webbing with stippling on leaves, Small, waxy insects with sticky residue.

  Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Remove and destroy affected leaves, improve air circulation, Neem oil, sulfur sprays, Insecticidal soap, increase humidity, neem oil, Insecticidal soap, neem oil.

Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Miticides with abamectin, Insecticides with imidacloprid.

Lagerstroemia Diamond (Red)
Lagerstroemia indica 'Diamond Red'