{"product_id":"beccariophoenix-alfredii","title":"Beccariophoenix alfredii","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeccariophoenix alfredii\u003c\/em\u003e is a tall feather palm from the western edge of Madagascar's central highlands, where it lines sandy stream banks at about 1050 m. From a distance it could pass for a coconut: a straight grey trunk with a full crown of long, arching leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanists first reached its stands in 2004 and named it in 2007. Known in gardens as the High Plateau coconut palm, it combines that coconut silhouette with better tolerance of cold, light frost and drought than its relatives, which has made it a sought-after coconut substitute for subtropical gardens. It is listed as Vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madagascar (central highlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e vigorous once rooted, fastest in warm, humid climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, with some humidity appreciated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e about −3 °C for established palms; young plants are more tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \/ outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e an outdoor palm for subtropical and mild Mediterranean gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun in a sandy loam, although it tolerates many soils and is not especially hungry. Water moderately. Give young plants some winter protection until they are established. Its trunk normally grows straight, but a young palm planted on its side will curve upwards in coconut fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Palmpedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plant is grown in our greenhouse in Almeirim, Portugal, and leaves us in a 15 L to 35 L pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmpedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720284340398,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7877\/2398\/files\/6960_Beccariophoenix-alfredii_01.jpg?v=1792614565","url":"https:\/\/shop.palmetum.com\/products\/beccariophoenix-alfredii","provider":"Palmpedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}