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Rhopalostylis "Oceana" Palm Seeds
Rhopalostylis "Oceana" Palm Seeds
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50 seeds for $10.00. Sorry, no international orders. Seeds are from this tree in Dana Point, CA. Recently dried out and ready to go. Husk will be left on.
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Rhopalostylis oceana is a name for the Chatham Islands population of the Nikau palm (Rhopalostylis sapida), known for its larger fronds and greater tolerance to full sun and colder temperatures compared to the mainland variety. While often referred to as a separate species, it is now more accurately classified as a variety of R. sapida that has adapted to its island environment. This palm has a slow but steady growth rate and is a popular choice for cultivation because of its hardiness.
Characteristics
- Appearance: Features large, wide fronds and a trunk that develops rings from where old fronds have shed.
- Growth: Slow-growing, but can reach up to 10-12 meters in height.
- Habitat: Native to the Chatham Islands but also grown in other regions due to its hardiness.
- Flowers and Fruit: Produces pinkish flowers that bloom in summer and develop into red, fleshy fruits that are a food source for native birds.
Cultivation
- Sun: Can tolerate full sun and is more resistant to colder temperatures than other Nikau varieties.
- Soil: Prefers moist, rich, and free-draining soil.
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Frost: Can tolerate temperatures down to about
but is somewhat frost-sensitive, particularly when young.
- Propagation: Can be grown from fresh seeds. To propagate, soak the fruit for a few days, scrub off the flesh, and then plant the germinating seed in a moist peat and sand mix.
