Variegated Rhapis
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- Knnn
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Variegated Rhapis
This is one that actually came from Wal-Mart,
The newest fronds are showing some color too, so hopefully this remains stable.
The newest fronds are showing some color too, so hopefully this remains stable.
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This was the first year I've ever seen a Rhapis at the local store, they had these in little 6" bonsai pots in the houseplant section.
First thought it had a nutritional problem and bought a better looking one, two months later it was still there, the newest fronds were looking
good, so into my cart it went.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed...lol
Steve
First thought it had a nutritional problem and bought a better looking one, two months later it was still there, the newest fronds were looking
good, so into my cart it went.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed...lol
Steve
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Asiatica always seems to have a good selection of variegated Rhapis,
http://www.asiaticanursery.com/index.cf ... /index.htm
A bit expensive to start a collection, but nice to have, The pups on this one were starting to show some roots, I should be able to send some out this Spring
Steve
http://www.asiaticanursery.com/index.cf ... /index.htm
A bit expensive to start a collection, but nice to have, The pups on this one were starting to show some roots, I should be able to send some out this Spring
Steve
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Steve,
Thanks, for sharing the link. They are nice ,but pricey. Yikes!
Here's a link with good information on Rhapis.
http://www.texasriviera.com/rhapisinfor.html
Dean
Thanks, for sharing the link. They are nice ,but pricey. Yikes!
Here's a link with good information on Rhapis.
http://www.texasriviera.com/rhapisinfor.html
Dean
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Barrie, That was my first thought when I saw this. Brought it home in September, the roots looked healthy, so it went into a 3 gallon container. Guess I going to have to wait and see what it does
Steve
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Barrie,
Thanks for the photo and information!
I still remain optimistic with this one, but think my best bet may be to buy a named cultivar.
Besides Asiatica, would anyone know of a good mail order source for variegated Rhapis?
Steve
Thanks for the photo and information!
I still remain optimistic with this one, but think my best bet may be to buy a named cultivar.
Besides Asiatica, would anyone know of a good mail order source for variegated Rhapis?
Steve
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Thanks, It would be interesting to see what they have!
Steve
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How about a side note about my rhapis. My rhapis excelsa (fairly large at about 3' tall) was the only palm of mine that did not like artificial lighting last winter. It started looking bad after just a few weeks under fluorescent lighting, so I quickly moved it upstairs to a bedroom with a west facing window and it struggled to survive all winter, but looks very good again after spending the spring and summer in a perfect spot outside.
Kent in Kansas
where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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where it's cold in winter (always)
and hot in summer (usually)
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"My rhapis excelsa (fairly large at about 3' tall) was the only palm of mine that did not like artificial lighting last winter. It started looking bad after just a few weeks under fluorescent lighting"
It might not be a lighting factor. Quite often just being brought indoors is enough to shock the plant and have adverse reactions to indoor environments. Similarly, plants brought out in spring can react negatively.
Cheers, Barrie.
It might not be a lighting factor. Quite often just being brought indoors is enough to shock the plant and have adverse reactions to indoor environments. Similarly, plants brought out in spring can react negatively.
Cheers, Barrie.
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