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Arenga hookeriana

Also Known As

  • Didymosperma hookerianum
  • Hooker's Fishtail Palm
  • Hooker's Sugar Palm

Plant type

perennial, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 3'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 10b-12

Arenga hookeriana plant details

Arenga hookeriana is an evergreen perennial palm / cycad with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and orange flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arenga hookeriana

Plant type: perennial palm / cycad
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arenga hookeriana

USDA Zones: 10b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Arenga hookeriana plant

How to Grow Arenga hookeriana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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