SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lytocaryum weddellianum

COMMON NAME(S): Not known
SUB FAMILY: Arecoideae
TRIBE: Cocoeae
ORIGIN: Brazil
HARDINESS ZONES: 10B-11 (slight damage to death in various reports of 26 degrees F)
TYPICAL MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 6-8'
GROWTH RATE: Slow
HABIT: Solitary, crowned with a graceful head of arching leaves
SALT TOLERANCE: Low
DROUGHT TOLERANCE: Low
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Rich, moist, acidic and well-drained
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Low
NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: Avoid alkaline conditions
POPULAR USES: Interior palm or for deep shade
HUMAN HAZARDS: Inflorescence reported to be a fish poison
POPULAR OR RECOMMENDED CULTIVARS: Var. cinerea has been offered in Europe

COMMENTS: An outstanding palm for interior use since it is very tolerant of low light. The graceful, arching leaves have a delicate appearance, particularly as a small plant. Too slow in its growth for most commercial growers in the United States to grow for the interior market.