Macarthur palm - Ptychosperma

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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

APPEARANCE : Medium growing clumping palm with ruffled leaves. Native to Northern Queensland. Will grow larger and more vigorously in bright light, shorter in shade.
USE FOR : 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 are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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