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Rhapis Palm need help

22 years ago

I recently purchased a large Rhapis Palm, its about 7 feet tall. I made the mistake of repotting it. (I now know this was a big mistake) The question I have is, I live in N. California in a townhouse. My unit gets very warm in the summer. How much should I be watering the Pa;m? Also what is happening when the leaves begin to curl up like a reverse umbrella?

Thanks in advance for your help.

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JohnnieB
22 years ago
Most indoor palms don't like to be constantly wet, nor can they tolerate bone-dry soil. A good rule of thumb is to water when the top half inch or so of the soil feels dry to the touch.

Sorry, I don't know about the leaf curling, but it could be too much light (or too little), or perhaps it's drying out too much.
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