Description
A very attractive, medium sized, clumping palm, which grows to about 8m tall, with light mottling on the leaves.
The Ivory Cane Palm is a nice, medium sized clumping palm from rainforests on Indonesian islands growing to around 8 meters tall. It develops a slim, ringed green trunk with feather shaped leaves. Pinanga coronata bears bright red, oval fruit which turns black once ripe.
The Ivory Cane Palm is best grown in part to full shade. It is mainly grown in the tropics, but this palm has some tolerance to cold and can withstand cold temperatures for short amounts of time. Excellent indoor plant. In the garden this Ivory Cane prefers a sheltered and moist position. Quite easy to grow and very rewarding!.Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | Ivory Cane Palm, Coronata Palm |
| Maximum Reachable Height | About 12 feet. |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow. |
Planting and care
Try and keep your new Pinanga out of directly windward locations, as this is primarily an under-storey rainforest palm!
Ivory cane palm care
| Sunlight | Filtered or shade; doesn t like hot dry sun. |
| Watering | Keep the soil moist. |
| Soil | Rich (high in organics and nutrients), well-drained. |
| Temperature | 28-30 degrees, C. |
| Fertilizer | Any Palm Special Formula Fertiliser would be fine, along with occasional Mg & Mn Sulfate soil drenches . |
Ivory cane palm uses
Ornamental Use:
- Gorgeous, emerald green, foliage will help create a lush, tropical style garden
- Great as an indoor plant, patio, pot plant or as a feature plant, this palm can make a bold statement in any garden