palm plant nz Kermadec Nikau Palm (NZ Native) - Rhopalostylis baueri

palm plant nz Kermadec Nikau Palm (NZ Native) - Rhopalostylis baueriMainland New Zealand's iconic Nikau palm (Rhopalostylis sapida) has a subtropical cousin on our very own Kermadec Islands. The faster growing Kermadec Nikau grows into a more elegant, open crowned version than the mainland variety when planted in a warm sheltered shady position. Indoors they do best in bright filtered light and with constant access to just a little moisture. Available only in urban Auckland & Whangarei. Ideal for Beginner plant

Mainland New Zealand's iconic Nikau palm (Rhopalostylis sapida) has a subtropical cousin on our very own Kermadec Islands. The faster-growing Kermadec Nikau grows into a more elegant, open-crowned version than the mainland variety when planted in a warm sheltered shady position. Indoors they do best in bright filtered light and with constant access to just a little moisture.

Available only in urban Auckland & Whangarei.

Ideal for Beginner plant keepers or beyond.

Light Requirements: Bright Indirect Light is ideal, can handle part-day Sun when older.

Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers evenly moist soil with good drainage in warm seasons - never soggy soil. Water when the first few centimetres of soil are dry.

Growth & Nutrients: Palm tree growth, central new growth spike gradually opens and softens to reveal gentle arching fronds. Suits medium to large apartments or houses of any size. Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser for containers across spring-summer. Trunks only develop when planted in the ground but reveal attractive circular rings from the fallen fronds. Adult crown measures 4+ metres wide.

Temperature, Humidity & Ambient requirements: Prefers warm humid environments inside but can deal with most home environments. Grows well outdoors in frost-free northern NZ when sheltered from wind, cold and harsh sun.

Toxicity: Non-toxic.