Ptychosperma elegans

Ptychosperma elegans
[Archontophoenix elegans, Ptychosperma wendlandianum]
'Solitaire Palm'
[ Palmae ] [ Australia ]

This well-known and much-loved palm is often used in smaller gardens and for indoor decoration. It is a solitary species with leathery leaves; a slender, gray trunk; and bright red fruits. The seeds are easy to germinate, and the plants are easy to care for and capable of growing rather quickly if given adequate water and feed. The Solitaire palm is best suited to tropical and subtropical conditions, but will also grow in protected spots in warm temperate climates, and keeps up well indoors even in low-light situations.

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Habitat
zone 11 = Winter minimum temperature 4C to 10C (40F to 50F)
Tropical Rainforests

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Monoecious ( Plant bearing both male and female flowers )
Solitary ( single-stemmed )
Pinnate Leaves ( Feather-like )
Resitant to salty sea air

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Cultivation
Substrate	Temperature during winter
1 gravel + 1 soil + 1 humus	Indoor during winter temperature min. from 11 to 16C
Lighting	Watering during automn-winter
Sunny	Rarely or from time to time
Watering during hot season	Fertilizer during growth
Regularly but without excess, and especialy during summer	Regularly but with spacing
Pruning	Repotting
No pruning	Repot from time to time

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