Dypsis onilahensis

Dypsis onilahensis
[Chrysalidocarpus onilahensis]
[ Palmae ] [ Madagascar ]

A palm that will prove to be one of the best new introductions for temperate and subtropical areas. Anyone who has tried to grow Dypsis lutescens in cold regions and failed should give this one a try. It is similar in looks to the former, but, originating from the mountains of Madagascar up to 2400 m (8000 ft), it is considerably more tolerant of cold temperatures and frost.

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Habitat
zone 11 = Winter minimum temperature 4C to 10C (40F to 50F)
Rocky Hillsides
Tropical Highland Forests above 600m
Tropical Lowland Forests 0-600m
Savanna Woodland

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Clustered ( With several stems in the same individual )
Pinnate Leaves ( Feather-like )
Drought-Tolerant

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Cultivation
Substrate	Temperature during winter
1 gravel + 1 soil + 1 humus	Indoor during winter temperature min. from 11 to 16C
Lighting	Watering during automn-winter
Sunny	Rarely or from time to time
Watering during hot season	Fertilizer during growth
Regularly but without excess, and especialy during summer	From time to time when necessary
Pruning	Repotting
No pruning	Repot from time to time

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