Lady Palm / Bamboo Palm (Rhapis excelsa)

A highly adaptable and slow-growing palm that thrives in South East Queensland’s humid conditions, the Lady Palm is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, patios, or indoor spaces. Its elegant, fan-shaped fronds create a lush, tropical feel while improving air quality and providing a cooling effect in outdoor areas. It’s particularly well-suited to courtyards, poolside plantings, or understorey layers in shaded gardens. With its resilience to heat and low-maintenance nature, it’s a fantastic option for those looking to add greenery without the fuss.

Watering preferences:

• Keep soil moist but not waterlogged—may require additional watering in hot, dry conditions.

Mulching preferences:

• Applying mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds, particularly when grown outdoors.

Fertilising preferences:

• A slow-release fertiliser during the growing season may encourage healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

• Remove yellow or dead fronds to maintain a tidy appearance.

Good to Know:

• Tolerates low light, making it suitable for shaded areas.
• Can be grown indoors or outdoors in a sheltered position in South East Queensland.