Rhapis excelsa 'Taiheiden' The "king of the kannonchiku

Rhapis excelsa Taking the Pups

Lady palms are readily propagated by removing the pups and re-potting them in their own pot. The pups are the new shoots that grow through the stolon from the mother plant. This is a photo essay showing how the process is done, and what to look for while removing these baby plants, to insure a better survival rate. Click on smaller image for more details and larger photo

Rhapis excelsa - Taking the Pups