The Jade Empress Palm Tree, scientific name Rhapis multifida, is one of the most beautiful and rarest palms in the world. This palm is a little more expensive but well worth the money.
This is a small, slow growing palm that can be kept indoors for its entire life. It is also great for small gardens. This palm is cold hardy down to 20F and can be grown in states like Georgia, Louisiana, Nevada, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington.
Quick Facts:
| Scientific name: | Rhapis multifida |
| Common names: | Jade Empress Palm, Jade Palm, Lady Finger Palm, Finger Palm, Finger Lady Palm. |
| Origin: | Native to China. |
| Growth Rate: | Slow to Moderate. This palm can get up to 10 – 20 ft tall and 5-10 ft wide. |
| Cold Tolerance: | USDA Zones 9a (20 to 25 F) to 11 (above 40 F) |
| Light Req: | Partial shade to Shade. |
| Water Req: | Moderate. |
| Soil Req: | Widely adaptable. |
| Fruit: | Yes. Not edible. |
| Propagation: | By seed. |
Jade Empress Palm Identifying Characteristics
It has multiple gray slender trunks that are covered with light brown fibers. It has palmate, or fan-shaped dark green leaves, that are divided into many narrow segments that are joined near the base.
It produces rounded to oval fruits that are about 2/3 in long. It slowly can get up to 10 – 20 ft tall and 5-10 ft wide.
How to Care For Jade Empress Palm
This palm is cold hardy and can withstand cold down to 20F. Great for areas in USDA Zones 9a (20 to 25 F) to 11 (above 40 F). It does not like full sun and does better in partial shade or full shade. Likes most palms it likes moist but well drained soil.
To prevent nutritional deficiency, apply good quality palm fertilizer that has continuous release formula twice a year during growing season.
Propagated by seeds.
Jade Empress Palm Pictures
