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Pinanga sp., Pinanga Palm

Pinanga sp.

Pinanga Palm
Family: Arecaceae / Palmae
Origin: Southern Asia
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterPalm or palm-like plant

Pinanga disticha is a charming little palm native to peninsular Thailand and Malaysia and also found in Singapore and Sumatra. It is a dwarf collectible growing to a height of about 4 ft. Often found in the moist areas and beside streams in deep shade of down to 30-40% light infiltration from the canopy. Very thin stemmed small palm, forms a thick clump. Leaves are mottled, and undivided or divided once. Mature fruits are red. Grows best in filtered light in a moist position. Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b. Pinnate, broad leaf. Young plants might have mottled leaves.



Pinanga sp., Pinanga Palm. Pinanga scortechinii
Pinanga scortechinii
Pinanga sp., Pinanga Palm. Pinanga scortechinii
Pinanga scortechinii
Pinanga sp., Pinanga Palm. Pinanga scortechinii
Pinanga scortechinii
Pinanga sp., Pinanga Palm. Pinanga scortechinii
Pinanga scortechinii


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