Locality:

Central and South America

Cold Hardiness: 

30º, F.

Trunk type:

Single, thin trunk.

Leaf type:

Pinnate (feather shape) with wide leaflets.

Suckering/Solitary:

Solitary (single trunk).

Maintenance:

Average

Speed of growth:

Medium

Height:

8 to 10 feet

Soil requirements:

Rich, well draining

Sun Requirements:

Filtered light

General Description:

A species that is found from Central America down to Northern S. America.  A somewhat slender palm with wide leaflets.  Very attractive.

Other Notes:

Likes shady conditions.  Does well when planted in a group of multiple plants together.

Further Data:

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