Difference between revisions of "Ptychosperma elegans"
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| + | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
| + | This is an Australian rainforest palm from Queensland. | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | A medium sized palm, P. elegans has a solitary trunk usually about 3-4 inches in diameter. It's [[crownshaft]] is a distinctively olive color with a silvery, waxy coating on it's outer surface. The leaves are about 6-8 feet long on mature specimines and the [[leaflets]] are wide, [[praemorse]], and held at a stiff "V" angle to the [[rachis]]. | ||
| + | ==Culture== | ||
| + | This palm will grow in sun or shade as long as it's kept well watered. Constantly moist soil is very important if grown in full sun in areas with lower humidity levels. As with most palms, P. elegans does better if given a rich, humus laden soil. | ||
| + | ==Curiosities== | ||
Revision as of 19:49, 12 June 2007
Habitat and Distribution
This is an Australian rainforest palm from Queensland.
Description
A medium sized palm, P. elegans has a solitary trunk usually about 3-4 inches in diameter. It's crownshaft is a distinctively olive color with a silvery, waxy coating on it's outer surface. The leaves are about 6-8 feet long on mature specimines and the leaflets are wide, praemorse, and held at a stiff "V" angle to the rachis.
Culture
This palm will grow in sun or shade as long as it's kept well watered. Constantly moist soil is very important if grown in full sun in areas with lower humidity levels. As with most palms, P. elegans does better if given a rich, humus laden soil.