Calyptrocalyx hollrungii

Habitat: The tropical rainforest of New Guinea, on the Huon Peninsula.



Description:  A small understory palm that can reach heights around 7-8 feet depending on its location.  The palm is naturally clumping, and will start to sprout small sucklings after a few years of life.  The palm has a variable leaf shape, ranging from a single bi-fold shape to being entirely pinnate.  The different leaf shapes have even been recorded on a single clump.  New leaves emerge a bright red color, as can be seen in the pictures, and stay that color for a few weeks.



Environment:  This tree enjoys a very shaded, warm location that gets little to no full sun.  It enjoys plenty of water and a regular dose of fertilizer. It is cold sensitive and should be kept in zones 10-11.  However we have had ours in Zone 9, and they seemed to handle the winter okay.

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