Arenga Hookeriana (broad leaf variation) Ravenala Madagascariensis August-October

August-October

Fruit is usually eaten fresh by cutting in half and scooping out the delicately sweet

salads or baking

The leaves are the true star of the Makrut

It only comes from a single area in Rio de Janeiro

Arenga Hookeriana (broad leaf variation) Ravenala Madagascariensis August-OctoberFor collectors & hobbyists: Botanical Name: Arenga Hookeriana Common Name: Hookers Suiker palm Endemic to: Malaysia Hardiness: Indoors best. General Characteristics: Rare palm Leaves are dark green on the surface, and silvery white underneath. A sought after species. Stunning. Only reaches 4 6 feet Lighting: Partial indirect light indoors Water: Water when starts drying out, keep from sitting in saucers. Keep moist but don"t over water.