Copernicia macroglossa

Cuban Petticoat Palm



Natural Habitat:  Naturally found throughout the island of Cuba.



Description:  A great looking and unusual palm, that is very popular among collectors.  What makes this palm unusual is the crownshaft, which emerges as many as 10-12 petiole-less (branch less) leaves.  The leaves are light green, stiff, and fan shaped.  As the leaves age, they do not fall off, but slowly drop on the palm, forming a skirt of dead leaves under the newer ones.  The trunk can be either a clean light brown or gray or covered with old brown branches that do not fall off.



Environment:  The macroglossa enjoys a sunny moist, and well-drained area, where it can get plenty of sun during the day.  It is cold sensitive and should be only kept in Zone 10-11.  It can take temps down into the low 40s with no to minimal damage.  As a seedling, it only needs a shady moist area where it will get watered regularly.

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