Is the broadleaf lady palm (Rhapis excelsa) suitable for growing at home? An analysis of the causes of yellowing leaf tips

In the busy urban life, don't you also long for a patch of lush green? Today we introduce a bamboo-like plant called "broadleaf lady palm" (Rhapis excelsa). When it grows up, it is tall and upright, as if you were standing in a vibrant forest, reviving the vitality lost in the busyness.

Generally speaking, the broadleaf lady palm is recommended to be placed on a balcony or next to the living room. Its leaves are broad, feel waxy to the touch and look glossy. Therefore, if yellowing leaves are found during later care, the overall look becomes jarring.

So why does the broadleaf lady palm develop yellow leaves? It is mainly because a few steps have not been done well. First, it prefers shade and cannot take too much light. If it is usually kept in a place with intense sunlight, the leaves are easily sunburned, and over time they turn yellow and drop quickly. At this point we should promptly cut off the leaves that have already turned yellow and immediately move it to a semi-shaded environment for care. In the hottest summer, when the sun is at its fiercest, shading measures must be taken appropriately in high temperatures, such as buying a shade net or placing it in a well-ventilated spot.

Secondly, yellow leaves may be caused by improper watering. The broadleaf lady palm likes plenty of water, but that does not mean giving an excessive amount of water at one time. It is recommended to feel the soil with your hand; when it feels slightly dry, water it thoroughly right away. Never wait until the soil is very dry before watering, as this lack of water will also turn the leaves yellow. At the same time, after watering, check whether there is standing water at the bottom of the pot, and if you find any, pour it out quickly, otherwise it easily causes root rot, which in turn leads to yellowing leaves. In daily care, follow the principle of watering when dry and stopping when wet, and the broadleaf lady palm will soon recover slowly.

Finally, yellow leaves on the broadleaf lady palm may also be caused by improper fertilizing. Although it likes light fertilizer, if the concentration is too high it will cause fertilizer burn, and the roots will instead be damaged. At this point, because the roots cannot breathe normally, they ultimately cannot smoothly absorb nutrients and water, leading to yellow leaves and an inability to grow healthily. The correct way to fertilize is to add water to dilute it first, dilute it into a light fertilizer and then spray it on. If you find it is too concentrated, you can immediately rinse with clear water to wash away the excess fertilizer.