{"product_id":"nasiona-karlowatej-palmy-rybi-ogon-wallichia-oblongifolia","title":"Dwarf Fish Tail Palm Seeds - Wallichia Oblongifolia","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWallichia oblongifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e - Dwarf Fish Tail Palm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWallichia oblongifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003eDwarf Fish Tail Palm\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare and highly interesting palm species originating from the mountainous, humid forests of Asia. In the wild, it occurs in an area stretching from the Himalayas to southwestern China, inhabiting altitudes up to \u003cstrong\u003e1600 m above sea level\u003c\/strong\u003e. This high-altitude origin gives it a special trait – a fairly good tolerance to cold, making it unique among palm family members.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eGrowth and Structure Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe plant forms \u003cstrong\u003ecompact, dense clumps\u003c\/strong\u003e consisting of short, underground or slightly elevated stems. Each stem reaches a height of no more than \u003cstrong\u003e1 meter\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a diameter that can reach \u003cstrong\u003e40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. From each stem grow impressive leaves up to \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e long, equipped with petioles and leaf bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe most distinctive feature of the species is the \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003epinnately divided leaf blades\u003c\/strong\u003e into leaflets resembling a fish tail. This unusual leaf shape, combined with contrasting coloring – dark green on top and intensely silvery-white underneath – gives the plant a unique, decorative appearance. The palm usually grows to \u003cstrong\u003e2-3 meters tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, though under favorable conditions it can reach up to \u003cstrong\u003e6 meters in height\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e4 meters in width\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn natural conditions, \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWallichia oblongifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e develops male and female inflorescences on separate stalks. Female flowers are up to \u003cstrong\u003e1 meter\u003c\/strong\u003e long and spread out horizontally, while male flowers hang from the stems and are somewhat smaller. The flowers, though small, appear in large numbers. After pollination, they turn into fruits with an oval or elliptical shape, reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e1.5 cm in length\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe species grows best in \u003cstrong\u003epartial shade or full shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, on fertile, moist but well-drained soils. The plant does not tolerate excessive sun or drying out, though it can withstand occasional watering breaks. Under controlled conditions, watering \u003cstrong\u003eevery 2-3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e while maintaining moderate soil moisture is sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eFertilization should be done during the active growth period – spring and summer – using slow-release fertilizers or classic balanced mixtures. In autumn and winter, fertilization should be limited or completely stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eCultivation in Temperate Climates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003ecooler regions of Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, the palm can be grown in a pot, providing wintering in a bright and cool room where the temperature does not drop below \u003cstrong\u003e-4°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Outdoor cultivation requires appropriate winter protection. Thanks to its good cold tolerance, the palm withstands short-term temperature drops well, making it one of the more resilient exotic plants suitable for cultivation in temperate climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eOrnamental Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eWallichia oblongifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e is gaining increasing recognition among exotic plant collectors. Its unusual appearance – decorative, fish-tail-shaped leaves with a two-tone surface combined with resistance to moderate cold – makes it an interesting element in exotic compositions. It looks elegant and, under proper cultivation conditions, can be long-lived and stable in growth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":52507961655624,"sku":"B5A4-43393","price":7.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":52507961688392,"sku":"B5A4-43394","price":18.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":52507961721160,"sku":"B5A4-43395","price":77.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"100","offer_id":52507961753928,"sku":"B5A4-43396","price":129.8,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/1797.jpg?v=1770321384","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-karlowatej-palmy-rybi-ogon-wallichia-oblongifolia","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}