About
A palm producing several narrow, upright, grey-green stems, topped by a shuttlecock of grey-green, upright leaves, up to 1.5m long, with bright red leaf bases and midribs. Mature specimens can produce sprays of small, green flowers.
About the genus
A genus of flowering plants native to Southeast Asian rainforests. It consists of multi-stemmed palms which grow in dense clusters, with feathery green leaves and glossy bright crimson red leaf sheaths
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse, Palms
HabitColumnar upright, Clump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical
Native toPeninsular Thailand to W Malesia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a warm greenhouse, or indoors, in bright light with moderate humidity
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by removing suckers in spring
Pest resistanceScale insects and glasshouse red spider mite may be a problem
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free