Lady Palm is a very attractive palm, growing clustering upright stems that are clothed in fibre and from which are held, often for the full length of the stem, the short, glossy, dark-green fan leaves. It is another highly adaptable palm that it is possible to grow and enjoy in the house preferring low light levels and tolerating dry atmosphere. Its compact size and slow growth add to the appeal. A position at the back of the conservatory or greenhouse will suit it down to the ground. Rhapis excelsa is not known in the wild, only from cultivated plants.