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    • Photo of Ptychosperma elegans form by Peter Richardson

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    Ptychosperma elegans

    Also Known As

    • Solitaire Palm

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 30'-40'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Ptychosperma elegans plant details

    Ptychosperma elegans is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ptychosperma elegans

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: arecaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 30 FT - 40 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ptychosperma elegans

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Ptychosperma elegans plant

    How to Grow Ptychosperma elegans

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 8'-12'

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    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • even moisture - regular
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