Description

Overview:
A striking indoor tree with a distinctive braided trunk and broad, glossy palmate leaves that fan out like an umbrella. Pot size shown refers to diameter, not plant height.

Plants supplied in a growers pot, decorative pot not included.

Key Features & Care:

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  Light / Position: Prefers medium to bright indirect light, though it tolerates lower light reasonably well; keep out of harsh direct sun to avoid scorching


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  Water / Feed: Allow the top few centimetres of compost to dry out before watering thoroughly; it’s more sensitive to overwatering than its wetland origins suggest, so avoid letting the base sit wet


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  Temperature / Humidity: Best kept in normal room temperatures away from cold draughts; average household humidity is fine


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  Pet / Child Friendly: Non-toxic to cats and dogs


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  Air purifying: Recognised for helping remove common airborne toxins from the surrounding air


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  Growth / Spread: A steady grower; as an indoor tree it typically reaches around 1.5–2m over time


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  Geographic Origins: Native to the tropical wetlands of Central and South America

Care tips:
The swollen base of the trunk stores water, which is what makes overwatering the biggest risk rather than underwatering — always check the compost is properly dry before watering. Turning the pot occasionally will help keep growth even on all sides.

Why you’ll love it:
An elegant, easy-going indoor tree with real presence, long associated with bringing good fortune to a home.

Please note:
Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.