A lush, full palm that wants more light, water, and humidity than most. Rewarding but demanding indoors.
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Bright, indirect
The brightest indirect light you can give, with some direct sun tolerated. A south or west window is ideal. It struggles and browns in dim corners.
Every 4–7 days in growth, slightly less in winter. As a riverbank native, it dislikes drying out.
Moisture-retentive but draining mix: potting soil with peat or coco coir and some sand or perlite.
A pot with a drainage hole.
Every 2–3 years, repotting gently in spring. It dislikes root disturbance.
Grown from seed only; it does not root from cuttings.
Non-toxic to cats and dogs.