Triangle Palm : Dypsis Decaryi
The Triangle Palm (scientific name Dypsis Decaryi) is an extraordinary looking plant from Madagascar. It has large pinnate blue-grey leaves that grow on three sides of the trunk and form spectacular and unusual crownshaft. The triangle or swirl formed by leaf bases looks also very dramatic and attractive.
The triangle palm belongs to the genus Dypsis. It was named Decaryi for the French botanist Raymond. The tree-sided plant is relatively new in cultivation, but rapidly becoming very popular. The Triangle palm is easy to care for and very attractive in appearance. The striking ornamental plant will create a beautiful tropical effect and turn your garden into tropical paradise. It also makes a very good container plant for a patio or deck.
The spectacular specimen is a medium sized palm. It grows up to 20-30 feet in height. Dypsis Decaryi likes full sun and heat and also can grow well in light shade. This attractive palm is drought tolerant, however, can thrive in wet or seasonally flooded soils. It is well suited for tropical, subtropical and temperate climates. The striking plant is cold hardy and tolerates temperatures down to 26 degrees.
Dypsis Decaryi is propagated by seeds. The seeds germinate easily in 1-2 months.
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