Acoelorraphe wrightii
Acoelorraphe wrightii, commonly known as Paurotis palm, is an evergreen tree in the Arecaceae family. It is an ornamental plant that prefers full sun and medium water, reaching a height of 4–15 meters. It is suitable for USDA zones 8–11 and thrives in loamy, sandy, or clay soils. It blooms with white and cream flowers from June to August.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Clay
Height
8.51–15 m
Spread
2–5 m
Zones
8–11
Flower colors
This palm prefers full sun and consistently moist, well-drained soil. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established but performs best with regular watering. It can tolerate a range of soil types. Protect from frost in colder climates.
Valued for its attractive, fan-shaped leaves and clumping growth habit, the Paurotis palm is often used in landscaping for its tropical appeal. It can be grown in containers or as a specimen plant in gardens.
