Description

This Lady Palm (Raphis Palm) comes potted in a 6-inch black grower pot, ready to enhance your home or office with its lush, upright foliage.
Approx. Size: Height 14–23 inches, Spread varies depending on growth

The Raphis Palm, also called Lady Palm, is a low-maintenance indoor palm with fan-like, glossy fronds. It grows upright, making it ideal for tabletops, corners, and accent spaces. Known for its adaptability and easy care, this palm thrives in dappled light and tolerates indoor environments where other palms may struggle. Its tropical elegance brings freshness and style to bedrooms, offices, and living rooms in Pakistan.

Its shiny, upright foliage adds a graceful, decorative touch and a natural sense of calm to indoor spaces.

Plant Features

• Common Names: Raphis Palm, Lady Palm, Raphis Exelsa, Broadleaf Lady Palm, Needle Leaf Palm
  

• Leaf Color: Deep green, glossy
  

• Max Height: Up to 4 m (indoor growth slower)
  

• Difficulty Level: Easy – beginner-friendly
  

• Ornamental Use: Ideal for living rooms, offices, or as accent plants

Light Requirements

• Dappled or indirect light is best
  

• Can tolerate light shade in winter

Soil Requirements

• Well-draining soil mixture, firm but moisture-retentive
  

• Use pebbles or sand to improve drainage

Watering

• Water liberally in summer, ensuring proper drainage
  

• Reduce watering in winter (once a month or biweekly depending on temperature)

Temperature

• Thrives between -5°C to 38°C
  

• Keep away from cold drafts

Fertilizer

• Fertilize based on leaf color: rich green = adequate, yellowish leaves = add nutrients
  

• Apply during growing season

Care Tips

• Remove yellowing lower leaves and trim brown tips to maintain natural shape
  

• Keep foliage clean and monitor for pests like mealybugs, thrips, scale, or aphids
  

• Adaptable to most indoor conditions; thrives with proper care

Uses

• Perfect for living rooms, offices, tabletops, and corners
  

• Adds tropical elegance and a fresh indoor vibe
  

• Ideal for ornamental and accent purposes

FAQs – Lady Palm (Raphis Palm)

Q1: How do I care for the Lady Palm?
A: Place in dappled or indirect light, water regularly in summer, and reduce watering in winter. Keep the soil well-draining.

Q2: Can it grow indoors?
A: Yes, it’s perfect for indoor spaces like living rooms, offices, and corners due to its upright growth habit.

Q3: How tall will it get?
A: It can reach up to 4 meters, though indoor growth is typically slower.

Q4: How do I handle yellow or brown leaves?
A: Remove yellowing lower leaves and trim brown tips with clean scissors to maintain a healthy appearance.

Q5: Does it require fertilization?
 A: Yes, use fertilizer during the growing season. Leaf color is a guide: rich green = enough, yellowish = add nutrients.