JoeS475

I was at a local nursery with a greenhouse the other day, and happened to find a couple of large Flamethrower Palms there. The plants are well established and large, with leaves easily reaching 5 feet long. One of the plants has its new leaf emerging, a brilliant red, which immediately makes it one of the most beautiful palms I've seen. Coupled with the fact it's $44, I'm essentially sold, as long as I can find a way to get this giant home in freezing NJ (I have a new sunroom it can live in during the winter).

I was wondering if any of you have one of these and if you can give me some tips for care! I'm getting good with bananas, but I'm not confident with palms whatsoever.

Do a google image search with the scientific name Chambeyronia macrocarpa for pictures, its beautiful!

TIA,

~Joe

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