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Locality: |
Australia
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Cold
Hardiness: |
18 to 20, F.
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Trunk
type: |
Clumping
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Leaf
type: |
Fishtail-type, with spiny petioles (leafstalks) and tendrils (whips).
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Suckering
(multiple trunks).
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Maintenance: |
Likes moisture, filtered light
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Speed
of growth: |
Slow when seedling, speeds up later.
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Height: |
to 20 feet, but usually smaller clumps.
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Soil
requirements: |
Rich
(high in organics and nutrients), good drainage.
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Sun
Requirements: |
Filtered light, although can take full sun
in the Coastal areas.
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General
Description: |
When smaller, it is a very charming
fishtail-type of rattan palm. Prefers moist environment, but
can tolerate drier conditions.
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Other
Notes: |
Surprisingly cold hardy for a tropical
appearing palm.
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Further
Data: |
See
Spiny
palms and Cold
Hardy Palms, (Continued Page 2); Palms For Moderately Severe
Cold Weather.
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Palm
for sale/Availability: |
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here to view the current price list.
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