Botanical Name: Dypsis decaryi
Common Name: Triangle palm Type of Plant: monocot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Stiff, upright single trunked feather palm featuring triangular cross-section trunk; fronds are rigid but arch at tips Height to 20' Spread to 20' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun or partial shade; protect from strong winds Soil prefers a well-drained, organic based soil Hardiness tender (zones 20-24) Morphology: Leaves pinnate frond to 15' with thick, overlapping sheaths which occur in 3 ranks – giving the trunk a triangular trunk Flowers inflorescence covered with rusty pubescence, flowers chartreuse Fruit olive green, to 7/8" long Propagation: seed Usage: specimen or container palm for distinctive trunk and growth habit; often seen in collections or in atrium gardens – not a common palm in landscapes Landscape Care: Watering takes regular watering Fertilizing slow release or organic fertilizer once per year Pruning remove dead fronds; cut carefully at trunk Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other Origin: Madagascar Family: Arecaceae Notes: |
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