Rhapis Palm (Lady Palm) Recovery from Underwatering

Lisa's Rhapis palm watered Friday, still drooping Sunday but improved. Soil damp not wet. Asks if more water needed now.

Fronds bounced back as much as they will. Extended dryness causes permanent loss of turgidity – they never fully recover.

Water when surface to top ½ inch dries out.

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