Chinese name: Rhapis multifida

Latin name: Rhapis multifida

Family: Palmaceae

Genus: Palmetto

Origin: Guangxi, Yunnan, my country

1. Morphological characteristics of multi-lobed bamboo palm

Multi-lobed bamboo palm bush shrub, plant height of 2 meters to 3 meters or taller, sheathed. There are up to 30 leaf palmate deep fissures, which are fan-shaped and about 25 cm to 35 cm long. The petiole is about 20 cm to 40 cm long, the middle tip is grooved and convex on both sides, the edge is acute and the apex is small halberd, and the wool is light yellowish brown. The leaf sheaths are thicker and neatly arranged with brown fibers. The inflorescence is branched twice, with branches covered by dark brown scales, 2 spathes are relatively flat, the fruit is spherical and yellow-brown when mature, the seeds are slightly flattened in hemispherical shape, and the fruiting period is from November to April of the following year.

2. Habits of multi-lobed bamboo palms

Multi-lobed bamboo palms are produced in western Guangxi and southeastern Yunnan. Adapt to semi-sunshine growth environment, prefer sunny, warm and humid climate conditions, slightly cold-resistant, long-term low temperature plants even slow or stop growing, sub-zero temperatures in winter are prone to frost damage, slightly shade-tolerant, too dark affects plant growth and development, mature plants Drought-resistant, can grow normally in summer, but does not like too much temperature difference between day and night, and is not strict with soil requirements. It is suitable for growth in well-drained, moist and fertile medium-calcareous or slightly acidic soil. Certain drought and water wet, but not resistant to waterlogging.

3. Planting of multi-lobed bamboo palms

Multi-lobed bamboo palms are mainly propagated by sowing methods. , Before sowing, choose loam with good soil structure for sowing, organic fertilizer as base fertilizer, cover with thin soil, pay attention to control the temperature after sowing, the plant seeds are easy to germinate, the temperature is controlled at about 25 ℃, keep the soil moist, about February can be After germination and emergence, the growth of the seedlings is relatively slow. As the seedlings grow up, the growth rate of the plants accelerates. During the growth period, a small amount of water is required, and organic or inorganic fertilizers are applied once a month. Potted plants can also be used as garden greening materials.

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