A lovely graceful looking palm with thinner stems and narrower leaves than its cousin Rhapis excelsa. It is now sadly extinct in natural habitat in China and is only found in cultivation where the only plants are male.

Site: Bright indirect light to light shade. To much sun will scorch the leaves

Temp: Average warmth. It not really a tropical palm and does not mind a coolish spot during winter

Water: Water well in the growing season. Be careful to let the compost dry out slightly between watering. Misting will stop any leaves developing brown tips.

Feeding: One or twice a season with a week solution of palm food.

Tip: Only repot when the roots are constricted and then use a pot only slightly bigger.