Indoor, patio plant. It is used in gardening, bringing an exotic and tropical touch. Clumping tall tree-palm with fan-like leaves. Endemic plant of Madagascar, it is also the only species of its kind on the island.
Tolerates sandy and clay soils always with good drainage. He prefers full sun but tolerates half shade. It does not tolerate frost. Greenhouse cultivation.
Direct sowing with temperatures of 20ºC night/30ºC day.
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Flowering |
Average germination (%) | 60 |
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Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Warm areas |
Flower colour | Cream, White |
Hardiness | No drought resistant, Non hardy |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Gardening, Landscaping, Screen, Singular, Urban garden |
Seeds per gram | 3 |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Clay, Rich, Sand |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |