Dypsis decaryi
Triangle Palm
Description
An unusual looking palm with leaves that grow from three sides of the trunk the Triangle Palm is a popular plant in overseas gardens. Mature palms look striking with a grey-blue leaf and red-maroon base. Older plants struggle to look good in bags but thrive when planted (please see photograph).
Origin
Southeast Madagascar
Form and size
Solitary palm to around 6m.
Preferred habitat
Outdoors with protection from strong winds.
Growth rate
Slow-MediumRate
Outdoors
Yes
Indoors
Yes
Wind
Some tolerance
Sea winds
Some tolerance
Sun
Very good tolerance
Dryness
Good tolerance
Frost
Light frost only
As an indoor plant
Close relative of D. lutescens so likely to also be an air purifying species.
Sizes and Prices
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