This palm has upright slender stems to 40 mm (1? in) in diameter with a crown shaft and is solitary or forms a clump. It has spreading dark green divided fronds with a ragged leaflets and small cup-shaped flowers appear in clusters during summer.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Ptychosperma lineareis naturally found in New Guinea growing in coastal regions, the adjoining rainforests and extending into the mountain valleys. It is also found around fresh water swampy areas commonly growing in the understory and prefer an organic rich moist soil that is moderately well drained.

It grows in a semi-shaded to sunny, wind protected position with high humidity and is frost and drought tender.

This suckering graceful palm is grown for its slender stems and foliage. It is planted in the understory of rainforest settings or can be used as a courtyard container plant. It is suitable for coastal and low mountain regions establishing in 3-4 years and is long lived. This palm is also used around water features, tolerating periodic inundation but it may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.ID 2542

Ptychosperma(ty-ko-SPERM-a) lineare(LIN-ee-AH-ray)

Arecaceae(ar-ek-AY-see-ee)     
(Palmae)
Palm Family