Ptychosperma macarthurii growing palm tree of the genus Ptychosperma also known as Macarthur palm, Ptychosperma macarthurii perennial evergreen plant, used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropic, mediterranean, subtropical climate or as houseplant and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green in in elliptic shape, deeply shredded.
Ptychosperma macarthurii flower
Flower color yellow or green, small flower with bigger stamens that grow connected on stems.
Ptychosperma macarthurii for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Ptychosperma macarthurii growing and care:
Rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easier
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn, all year in the tropic and as houseplant
Pests and diseases:
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Dead leaves and bloom, need to prune in the base of the leaf
Size of the plant:
2-5m, 12-30 feet (can be kept smaller)
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full sun to Full shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
Yes
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Yellow or green small flowers that grow connected on stems
Scientific name:
Dypsis lutescens