Wallichia disticha is a palm tree in the Arecaceae family. Its native range is from the eastern Himalayas to China. Familiar names include Distichous Fishtail Palm or Wallich Palm. A medium-sized palm that grows extremely fast once established. It naturally grows in lowlands, rainforests, and rocky slopes. A unique-looking palm with an unusual growth habit. The leaves grow in a single file on each side of the stems. The crown is usually half the height of the tree. It can grow to 25-30 feet tall in the correct habitat but is seen around 10-15 feet in cultivation. The leaves are fibrous and coarse in a fishtail shape. They get 15-20 inches long and 2-3 inches wide. The trunk is covered in a crisscrossed fiber mat. It is a short-lived tree, living approximately 15 years then blooming for 5, and finally dying which means it is monocarpic. It prefers to grow in full sun to part shade with average water needs. Zones 9-11 Germination With a nail file, rub seeds until you break through the outer coat. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours. Sow seeds the thickness of the seeds on top of the medium and cover. Keep moist in a bright spot. Keep temperatures around 75-85F. Germination is in 4-30 days.
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FISHTAIL PALM TREE SEEDS (Wallichia disticha) Distichous RARE Exotic Tropical
(Wallichia disticha). The Fronds are Narrow with Fishtail Shaped Ends, Giving the Leaf a Feathery Appearance. It Can Thrive in Zones 9b-11. FISHTAIL PALM TREE SEEDS. Fishtail Palm Germination Expect germination to start for a few after 1 month, but most can take all the way up to 3 months.
FISHTAIL PALM TREE SEEDS (Wallichia disticha) Distichous RARE Exotic Tropical
FISHTAIL PALM TREE SEEDS (Wallichia disticha)Because of it’s Unusual Leaf Arrangement, where the Leaves Grow in Two Opposite Columns, on Opposite Sides of the Trunk, this is One of the Most Intriguing & Sought After Palms in the World. The Fronds are Narrow with Fishtail Shaped Ends, Giving the Leaf a Feathery Appearance. Fishtail Palms are Medium in Size, Growing to around 15-20, and Grow Extremely Fast once they’re Established. It Can Thrive in Zones 9b-11.It is an easy to grow species that will perform best in a reliably moist sandy soil in full sun although it will tolerate half-shade in hotter climates. That being said it has proven to tolerate clay and loam soils which can also be slightly alkaline or acidic. Water during extended periods of drought, and improve drainage where necessary to prevent the roots becoming waterlogged over the winter as this cause the premature death of the plant.Zones 9b-11Fishtail Palm Germination:1) Scarify the seeds with a nail file to slightly break through the surface of the shell, but never too deep. Just enough to make it easier for moisture to soak into them. 2) Use a thermos to soak them in warm water for 24 hours.3) Plant seeds appx. 1/4″ deep in well mixed and draining seed starting mix. 4) Use a heated propagator to keep the soil temperature between 80-85 degrees F., and keep them under filtered light.5) As with most tropical seeds, germination is erratic so don’t toss any that don’t sprout as early as some. Expect germination to start for a few after 1 month, but most can take all the way up to 3 months.