{"product_id":"nasiona-palmy-cukrowek-westerhouta-arenga-westerhoutii","title":"Westerhout's Sugar Palm Seeds - Arenga westerhoutii","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003eSugar Palm Westerhout – \u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eArenga Westerhoutii\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eArenga Westerhoutii\u003c\/strong\u003e is a majestic palm with a single, unbranched trunk reaching a \u003cstrong\u003ediameter of about 40 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and covered with distinctive black fibers from leaf remnants. Usually growing to \u003cstrong\u003eabout 10-12 meters tall\u003c\/strong\u003e, it is one of the larger palms in the Arenga genus, making it an impressively exotic plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBotanical characteristics and ornamental value\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe greatest ornament of this palm is its spectacular pinnate leaves, which can reach up to \u003cstrong\u003e8 meters in length\u003c\/strong\u003e. They feature a beautiful color – dark green on top and distinctly silvery underneath, forming a dense, upright leaf crown. This unique color combination gives the plant a tropical, exotic character that attracts every palm enthusiast’s attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowth and development\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis species stands out as an \u003cstrong\u003eevergreen and relatively fast-growing palm\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially after surpassing the initial seedling stage. Under favorable conditions, it grows without major problems, making it an attractive choice for collectors and tropical palm lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCultivation and habitat requirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThis palm thrives best in conditions close to its natural habitat, which include \u003cstrong\u003ehigh air humidity, warm climate, and consistently slightly moist but well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. It prefers \u003cstrong\u003esunny or partially shaded locations\u003c\/strong\u003e and requires regular watering due to its high water demand. \u003cstrong\u003eIn the temperate climate zone of Europe\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can only be grown as a potted or collector’s plant indoors and in winter gardens, as it \u003cstrong\u003edoes not tolerate frost (minimum temperature around 2°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses and practical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn its natural environment, this palm also has practical uses – its seeds, young shoots, and sap from the inflorescences are locally used for various purposes. However, it should be noted that the plant has irritating properties because its fruits contain oxalate crystals, requiring caution when handling it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"3","offer_id":53051510423880,"sku":"2430","price":13.9,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"10","offer_id":53051510489416,"sku":"2431","price":38.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":53051510522184,"sku":"2432","price":175.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/a02be9f4-a40a-4112-88b2-a82863de8bbd.png?v=1778085285","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-palmy-cukrowek-westerhouta-arenga-westerhoutii","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}