Dypsis decaryi Neodypsis decaryi Triangle Palm, Three Sided Palm Tree Seeds - Exotic Frost Hardy

Dypsis decaryi or The Triangle Palm Tree as it is commonly known is a very striking palm known for its tristichously arranged leaves that form a triangle. The palm is a great ornamental plant that can be grown indoors or outdoors in the open to show its unique shape. This Madagascar palm has a single smooth, upright, trunk, 22-32cm in diameter, brownish-gray, ringed by the scars from the fallen fronds. Overlapping leaf-bases grow from three distinct points of the trunk, forming a triangle, hence the name Triangle Palm. Leaves are pinnate, or feather-like, arching almost upright, about 3m long and 1m wide, segmented, bluish-green above and beneath, supported by brown petiole covered in a whitish bloom. The Triangle Palm produces yellowish green flowers that are held by 1m long branched petioles emerging from the lower leaves. The Triangle Palm is monoecious, male and female flower are born on the same plant. It has a moderate to fast growth rate and can grow up to 3-6m tall and 3-5m wide. It grows well indoors or outdoors and can tolerate temperatures down to -1.1°C for a short period of time when mature enough. During cold temperatures it should be kept as dry as possible. It likes full sun but can also grow in light shade. It has moderate to low water needs and does not require a lot of water so make sure you let soil dry between watering and provide good drainage. You can use general purpose potting soil with some added sand. This palm is easy to maintain. To prevent nutritional deficiency, apply good quality palm fertilizer that has continues release formula twice a year during growing season. Seeds take only about 1-2 months to germinate.