The Moriche Palm is an impressive fan palm native to the swampy regions of tropical South America. The species occurs naturally from Colombia and Venezuela to Brazil, Peru and Bolivia, where it often forms extensive palm swamps. The palm can reach a height of around 35 metres and develops a straight trunk topped with a crown of large fan-shaped leaves. The reddish-brown fruits are covered with glossy scales and contain yellow to orange flesh. Throughout South America, the fruits are widely eaten fresh or processed into juice, ice cream and jam. The leaves are also traditionally used for weaving baskets, mats and roofing materials.
In temperate climates, the species can be grown as a houseplant or container plant. Young plants grow relatively slowly and form an attractive rosette of leaves during their first years before developing a trunk. Provide a warm position with plenty of light and keep the soil consistently moist to wet. In its natural habitat the species often grows in swamps and is therefore well adapted to wet conditions. During the growing season, the palm benefits from high humidity and temperatures above 20°C. The species is not frost hardy and should be kept frost-free throughout the year.
Sowing instruction: Soak seeds for a few hours in lukewarm water and sow in an airy mixture of seed soil, sand and Sphagnum moss (1:1:1). Keep soil slightly moist constantly (cover with foil or glass) and store at 25-35grC. Germination usually within a few weeks, but can follow as long as the seeds are hard.No reviews yet
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The Moriche Palm is an impressive fan palm native to the swampy regions of tropical South America. The species occurs naturally from Colombia and Venezuela to Brazil, Peru and Bolivia, where it often forms extensive palm swamps. The palm can reach a height of around 35 metres and develops a straight trunk topped with a crown of large fan-shaped leaves. The reddish-brown fruits are covered with glossy scales and contain yellow to orange flesh. Throughout South America, the fruits are widely eaten fresh or processed into juice, ice cream and jam. The leaves are also traditionally used for weaving baskets, mats and roofing materials.
In temperate climates, the species can be grown as a houseplant or container plant. Young plants grow relatively slowly and form an attractive rosette of leaves during their first years before developing a trunk. Provide a warm position with plenty of light and keep the soil consistently moist to wet. In its natural habitat the species often grows in swamps and is therefore well adapted to wet conditions. During the growing season, the palm benefits from high humidity and temperatures above 20°C. The species is not frost hardy and should be kept frost-free throughout the year.
Sowing instruction: Soak seeds for a few hours in lukewarm water and sow in an airy mixture of seed soil, sand and Sphagnum moss (1:1:1). Keep soil slightly moist constantly (cover with foil or glass) and store at 25-35grC. Germination usually within a few weeks, but can follow as long as the seeds are hard.You can contact us and ask your question via the options below.
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