Palm bamboo (Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A. Henry)is native to southern China and is now distributed in southern China to southwest China, and is also found in Japan. It grows in sparse forests in mountains and forests. It likes a warm, humid and well-ventilated environment, is afraid of the scorching sun, and is slightly cold-tolerant. It requires looseness, fertility, and drainage. Good acidic sandy loam, intolerant of barrenness, saline-alkali, and stagnant water. The propagation methods are sowing and division propagation.
Palm bamboo has tall branches and a graceful posture. It is suitable for creating a tropical landscape. It is the most widely cultivated indoor foliage plant at home. It is suitable for planting in slightly shady courtyards, under big trees or beside rockeries, and can also be used as Youlite potted plants.