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Johannesteijsmannia altifrons

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Common Names: Joey Palm Diamond Joey Family:  Arecaceae Origin:  This palm is native to  Southeast  Asia. Appearance:  This evergreen has no trunk. Striking diamond shaped fronds emerge right from the ground. The leaves are large and can get up to 10ft long. Flowers/Fruits:  It produces creamy flowers that are followed by fruits. Growth Rate:  Slow to Moderate. Joey Palm Tree can grow up to 10 – 20 ft tall and 10 -15 ft wide. Good quality  fertilizer  can accelerate the growth. Outdoor/Indoor Use:  Both. Cold Tolerance:  Joey Palm Tree can tolerate cold temperatures down to 25F. The root system is very sensitive to the cold and should be protected if temperatures drop below freezing. Light Req:  Shade to partial shade. Water Req:  Moderate.  It loves high humidity. It is very easy to overwater it so make sure to provide good drainage. Maintenance :  Easy. To prevent nutritional deficiency, apply good quality palm fertilizer that has continues release formula twi