{"product_id":"johannesteijsmannia-altifrons","title":"Johannesteijsmannia altifrons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJohannesteijsmannia altifrons\u003c\/em\u003e, the Joey palm, is a trunkless palm of the rainforests of southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and western Borneo. From an underground stem rise 20–30 enormous, stiff, undivided leaves shaped like a diamond and pleated like a paper fan, each blade up to 3.5 m long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Malay name daun payong means umbrella leaf, and forest peoples have long thatched with the leaves. In humid gardens it is grown as a bold foliage palm for deep shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e southern Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves to about 6 m tall; crown 3–6 m high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e filtered light to deep shade; direct sun scorches the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e plenty of water and high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e short exposure to about −1 to +2 °C; dislikes cold, dry air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \/ outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e a shade palm for humid gardens; indoors or in a conservatory with strong indirect light and high humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow it in rich, moist, free-draining soil high in organic matter, sheltered from wind, which tears the great leaves. Keep the humidity high; heating and air-conditioning dry the air and harm it. The roots resent disturbance, so pot on or plant out with great care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Palmpedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raised in our Almeirim greenhouse in Portugal and supplied in 15 L to 35 L pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmpedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720289222830,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7877\/2398\/files\/6913_Johannesteijsmannia-altifrons_01_6895fa17-e8b0-4e1a-a504-ce9dd69dc2cd.jpg?v=1792614587","url":"https:\/\/shop.palmetum.com\/products\/johannesteijsmannia-altifrons","provider":"Palmpedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}