General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 15 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Other: Large (to 6 feet wide), dark green with silvery-white reverse.
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Dioecious

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Common names
  • White Elephant Palm
  • King Thai Palm

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Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2019-10-08
Leaves have over 3 ft span
Location: Moody Gardens - Galvaston, Texas
Date: 2010-06-27
Location: My greenhouse, Florida
Date: 2018-10-30
new frond emerging on this rare, very slow growing rainforest pal
Location: Moody Gardens - Galveston, Texas
Date: 2010-06-27

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