Kermadec Nikau Palm (NZ Native) - Rhopalostylis baueri - 8L / 25cm / L Medium Plant

Kermadec Nikau Palm (NZ Native) - Rhopalostylis baueri - 8L / 25cm / L Medium PlantMainland 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

Water when the container feels light or even when the top half of the soil is dry

attractive eye-shaped leaf scars form on the wood-like stem with new growth emerging at the top

Water when the first few centimetres of soil are dry

which can burn its delicate leaves

likes to be kept a little drier through winter

Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers evenly moist soil with good drainage in warm seasons and can be kept drier in winter

Repot every 2–3 years or when roots fill the pot

avoid soggy soilts

Let the wound dry for a week or two then place the segment back into the soil and secure it to stay still

Moisture & Soil Requirements: Prefers even

Fast-growing and remarkably tolerant of relatively small containers but gets biggest when planted in the ground in a sheltered moist position

Water when the top 2–3cm begins to dry