Difference between revisions of "Ceroxylon ventricosum"
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| + | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
| + | Andes mountain range, western coast of South America. | ||
| + | ==Description== | ||
| + | Common Names: Ecuadorian Wax Palm. Trunk type: Solitary, with a glossy crownshaft, the trunk exhibits a powdery white residue, much akin to baby powder, trunk has white rings from leaf scares. Hight: To 45 meters (150 feet) in habitat. Leaf detail: Pinnately compound, diametrically opposed, semi-plumose, very erect, dark green leaves, whitish underneath. | ||
| + | ==Culture== | ||
| + | Requirements: This is an emergent palm, and requires protection from wind, and hot dry air when young, filtered light when young, full sun when mature, consistently moist soil, well drained position. | ||
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Revision as of 01:38, 26 August 2009
Habitat and Distribution
Andes mountain range, western coast of South America.
Description
Common Names: Ecuadorian Wax Palm. Trunk type: Solitary, with a glossy crownshaft, the trunk exhibits a powdery white residue, much akin to baby powder, trunk has white rings from leaf scares. Hight: To 45 meters (150 feet) in habitat. Leaf detail: Pinnately compound, diametrically opposed, semi-plumose, very erect, dark green leaves, whitish underneath.
Culture
Requirements: This is an emergent palm, and requires protection from wind, and hot dry air when young, filtered light when young, full sun when mature, consistently moist soil, well drained position.