Growing Pinanga Coronata with some success in Carlsbad, CA, although each trunk only holds a couple of clean leaves, with the third turni...Read Moreng brown. But has survived 4 winters in the ground (planted after the 2007 chilly winter in So Cal).
A delightful alternative to Rhapis for low light screening, or used as a specimen. Whether the emerging leaves are showing their blush c...Read Moreoloration or mottling when they are open, or the sheer contrast in color of the crown shaft or inflorescence, this is a gorgeous palm that should be utilized more in the landscape. High water demand and low light are crucial. Regular use of systemic fungicide is wise.
Corte Madera, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2004 | positive
Like most pinangas, they survive zone 11 CA. They prefer humidity, which is a major drawback for the palm in CA. There are fruiting ones ...Read Morein teh state though along the coast and unstunted as well. They are a beautiful palm though.
This is one of many species of Pinanga, but only one of two or three that are hardy enough to survive outdoors in southern California (U...Read More.S.) It is a very commonly grown species in the tropics and sometimes streets are lined with plantings of them. It is a clumping palm with simple to partially divided leaves and yellowish crownshafts. The flowers stalks and fruit are bright red to blackish and very attractive. It is a beautiful plant for both indoors and shady outdoor warm gardens. It does need a LOT of water and can't handle hot, dry winds.
As an addendum (1-2006) there is NO zone 11 in California, and most Pinangas cannot grow here (many have been tried over and over and over- not by me, but by those with a lot better climates and experience).
I don't know much about this plant, but I´ve seen it growing indoors. In the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, it´s often seen on shaded...Read More or half shaded places, always on moist soil. I guess you need to protect it from direct sunlight and air movement, and keep some air humidity around it (a water spray one time or another, maybe). And high temperatures, as well.
When it bears fruits, the formerly green inflorescence turns red, and the fruits turn from white to pink and purple, giving it a nice look (I've also seen it produce fruits indoors.)
Growing Pinanga Coronata with some success in Carlsbad, CA, although each trunk only holds a couple of clean leaves, with the third turni...Read More
A delightful alternative to Rhapis for low light screening, or used as a specimen. Whether the emerging leaves are showing their blush c...Read More
Very fast grower in southwest Florida.
Native to Indonesia however it is said to be naturalizing in Suriname.
Like most pinangas, they survive zone 11 CA. They prefer humidity, which is a major drawback for the palm in CA. There are fruiting ones ...Read More
This is one of many species of Pinanga, but only one of two or three that are hardy enough to survive outdoors in southern California (U...Read More
I don't know much about this plant, but I´ve seen it growing indoors. In the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden, it´s often seen on shaded...Read More