Slender Lady Palm

Rhapis humilis is an accepted subtropical palm native to central and southern China. It forms a cluster of slender stems with green, fan-shaped foliage divided into narrow segments. The species is also known as reed rhapis and slender lady palm. NParks describes it as a moderately growing palm suited to full sun or semishade and records indoor use; Kew confirms its accepted name and Chinese distribution. Its upright stems and fine leaf divisions provide a vertical, textured accent in a sheltered courtyard or interior planting. The [NParks Flora & Fauna Web](https://www.nparks.gov.sg/florafaunaweb/flora/2/6/2678) provides species-specific growing and common-name details, and [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:669582-1) records its accepted taxonomy and range. ## Maintenance Place it in a bright location with filtered sun or partial shade, and protect it from cold exposure. Water moderately, allowing excess moisture to drain freely. Remove only dead or damaged leaves so the clump retains its natural shape.