Macarthur palm - Ptychosperma

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$9.50

Attractive clumping palm native to Australia. Variable and adaptable to many climates and soils. Perfect for landscaping tropical gardens, plant poolside or in pots for cooler climates.

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Description

Ptychosperma macarthurii - Macarthur palm

DESCRIPTION: Medium growing clumping palm with ruffled leaves. Native to Northern Queensland. Will grow larger and more vigorously in bright light, shorter in shade.
USE IN: Tropical garden settings and poolside for screening and feature planting. Suited to containers and indoor gardens in cooler climates.
PLANTING: Plant in a shaded or full sun position in the garden in well drained soil. Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks.
CARE: Protect from frost and keep moist during dry periods. Apply a slow release fertiliser during spring and liquid fertiliser regularly during the warmer months. Re-pot every 2 - 3 years to keep soil fresh and full of nutrients.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 6-8m H x 2-2.5m W.
YOUR PLANTS: These plants are tube-stock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide

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