{"product_id":"nasiona-palmy-palmyrowej-nowogwinejskiej-borassus-heineanus","title":"New Guinea Palmyra Palm Seeds - Borassus Heineanus","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eBorassus heineanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e – Palmyra Palm from New Guinea\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eBorassus heineanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rarest and most extraordinary palm species in the world. In the wild, it occurs exclusively in the northern part of New Guinea – both in Papua New Guinea and Indonesia – where it inhabits humid, lowland rainforests. This environment is unusual for the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eBorassus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e genus, whose members are more commonly associated with drier areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForm and distinctive features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm grows up to 25 meters tall, forming a massive, single trunk, on which dried leaves remain attached for a long time. The crown consists of about 20–28 large, fan-shaped leaves up to 1.8 meters in diameter. Their blue-green hue and impressive size give the plant a distinctly majestic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf petioles have sharp, black edges that can be dangerous upon direct contact. This feature, besides its aesthetic value, also serves as a protective element for the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInflorescences and fruits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eBorassus heineanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dioecious species, meaning male and female plants occur separately. Female plants produce thick, elongated inflorescences that, after pollination, develop into large, greenish fruits up to 15 cm long – roughly the size of a small coconut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the fruit are 1–3 hard seeds with a unique, elongated, two-lobed shape. Their form resembles miniature seeds of the famous palm \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eLodoicea maldivica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, further highlighting the uniqueness of this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector’s significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Palmyra palm from New Guinea is almost absent from cultivation outside its natural habitat. Its impressive size, rarity, and unusual leaf and seed structure make it a true collector’s gem. For palm enthusiasts and tropical botanists, it is not only an ornamental plant but also a botanical curiosity and an example of the unique specificity of island ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow Borassus heineanus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eBorassus heineanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is only possible in tropical climates (USDA hardiness zone 11), as this species does not tolerate cold or frost. In the temperate climate of Europe, it can only be treated as a rare collector’s plant, suitable for greenhouses, conservatories, or botanical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds require warmth, moisture, and very deep soil. They produce a long, vertical taproot (called a sinker), so very deep containers are recommended for sowing – for example, sections of pipes at least 1 meter tall – to allow proper root system development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehigh and stable temperature,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewell-draining, sandy substrate, consistently slightly moist,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eno waterlogging,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecareful when transplanting – roots are fragile and sensitive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination can take from several weeks to several months. Young plants require plenty of light, but in the early stage, slight shading is advisable. Due to the delicate root system, the palm does not tolerate transplanting well, so it is best to place it in its final growing location from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #656b39;\"\u003eBorassus heineanus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a species for the most advanced collectors, combining a monumental appearance with extraordinary rarity and unique biology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"mr.seed","offers":[{"title":"1","offer_id":52461574324552,"sku":"838","price":295.0,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/2649\/0440\/files\/2664.jpg?v=1770321517","url":"https:\/\/www.mrseed.eu\/en\/products\/nasiona-palmy-palmyrowej-nowogwinejskiej-borassus-heineanus","provider":"mr.seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}