ladypalm

Lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) is a slow-growing, elegant indoor palm with multiple bamboo-like stems and fan-shaped dark green leaves, ideal for homes and offices. It is tough, low-maintenance, shade-loving, and well-suited to Indian indoor conditions.​

Main features

• Appearance: Clumping palm with slender, cane-like stems and glossy, segmented fan leaves that give a rich, premium look to corners, entrances, living rooms and offices.​

• Growth & size: Grows slowly, typically 3–6 feet indoors in pots, making it easy to manage and great as a floor plant.​

• Light & water: Prefers bright indirect or partial shade; keep soil slightly moist, watering when the top inch feels dry.​

Key benefits

• Air purification: Removes indoor toxins like formaldehyde, xylene, ammonia and carbon dioxide; listed among top NASA-style air-cleaning plants and often recommended even for bathrooms.​

• Safe for families: Non-toxic to humans and pets, so suitable for homes with children, dogs and cats.​

• Comfort & wellness: Helps reduce dust and allergens, supports cleaner air, and greenery presence is linked to lower stress and better focus in workspaces.