Ptychosperma microcarpum
New Guinea Cluster Palm
Distribution & Habitat:
Ptychosperma microcarpum is endemic to Papua New Guinea. It grows there in rainforests from sea level to mountainous forests up to 600 metres high.
Culture:
There is not much information about this palm available. However, it seems that this species is not particular fuzzy with regards to the soil it is growing in.
Description:
The New Guinea Cluster Palm is a great, very easy and fast growing palm for tropical and subtropical gardens.
The clustered, compact trunks grow to about 5 metres tall but often even to 10 metres. Some specimen of Ptychosperma microcarpum only grow a solitary trunk. The crownshafts are olive-green, silvery, sometimes almost white.
Climate Zones:
Although a tropical species, it should grow in frost free areas along the Australian coasts.
If you are looking for larger plants please let us know. We might be able to help.
300 mm pot |
= $42.00 |
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