This dioecious palm has upright bamboo-like stems that form a compact clumping habit with glossy dark green divided fronds with variably shaped segments. The rarely seen small yellowish flowers appear on a branched inflorescence during spring.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Rhapis subtilis is naturally found from Cambodia to Laos and Thailand growing in coastal rainforest understorey that is subject to monsoonal conditions. 

It prefers a semi shaded position with well drained organic rich moist soils with wind, frost and drought protection. 

The Dwarf Lady Palm is grown for its compact habit and foliage. It is planted in small or tropical gardens in shady borders or as a specimen plant. It is suitable for coastal regions as understorey filler or planted along water courses. It establishes from division in 3 to 5 years and in cold climates it is grown in a bright glasshouse. ID 2318

Rhapis (RAY-pis) subtilis (sub-TIL-es)

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family