A common sight in the parlour of well-to-do Victorians - it is still in fashion. Slow growing, and likes good watering in spring & summer.
This Madagascan palm with its green fronds and golden base brings the jungle to any home.
| Position |
Bright but indirect light |
| Hardiness | Keep indoors all year |
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Rate of Growth |
Slow growing |
| Watering |
Water freely when in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser two or three times during the growing season. |
| Winter Care | Water sparingly in winter. |
| Size | Diameter / Height | Fits Decorative Pot | Plants You Might Find Inside |
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9cm |
⌀9cm H8.5cm |
10-12cm |
Young plants easy to establish when planted in Autumn or Spring. |
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10-12cm |
⌀10-12cm |
12-16cm |
Small habit houseplants - cacti, succulents, etc.
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1 Litre |
⌀13cm H11cm |
15cm |
The standard size for kitchen herbs, annual bedding Hanging houseplants. |
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2 Litre
|
⌀17cm H13cm |
19cm |
The standard size for perennials. Medium sized houseplants. |
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4 Litre |
⌀20cm H16.5cm |
21-24cm |
Larger perennials or small / young / dwarf shrubs. Also grasses, roses, and small climbers. |
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7 Litre |
⌀25cm H20cm |
28cm |
Mature perennials, grasses, roses. Small shrubs and very young trees. Large houseplants. |
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10 Litre |
⌀28cm H22.5cm |
30cm |
Climbers, shrubs, evergreen hedging, young or dwarf trees. |
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15 Litre |
⌀33cm H30cm |
34-38cm |
Mature or larger growing specimens. Tall & tree form houseplants. |
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20 Litre |
⌀35.5cm H32.5cm |
40cm+ |
Palms, olive trees, trees 1.5m+ Super sized houseplants.
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