Product Description
Habitat and Distribution
Endemic to Ipoh (Perak) in NW Peninsular Malaysia, in low mountainous rainforests. NOTE: Johannesteijsmannia perakensis was previously discovered, recorded and believed only to grow in the State of Perak at the Gunung Bubu, and Kledang Siong Forest Reserves, within the Kledang and Bintang Ranges. The rediscovery of Johannesteijsmannia perakensis in Gunung Bongsu Forest Reserve in Kedah.
Description
Johannesteijsmannia perakensis is the only species with a trunk. (Up to 4 m tall.) Solitary palm that can reach heights over 20 feet high, due a long slender trunk that grows to 12 feet in length. The undivided large leathery leaves are the most desirable trait of this palm. They can reach 10 feet long and remain undivided. The overall shape of the undivided leaves can be compared to a elongated diamond. A slow growing palm, the J. perakensis can take upwards to 10 years to develop a viewable trunk. Editing by edric.
Culture
Shady, moist and well drained understory area where it can avoid too much direct sunlight throughout the day. Due to its slow growing nature, it should be planted in a area where other plants will not overtake it throughout the years. The J. perakensis is not cold hardy and should be grown in zones 10-11 only. It cannot handle sub 40 F temperatures well, and should be protected if the temperatures are to drop under 40 F.
