Corypha Species, Lan Palm, Thai Talipot Palm
Coryphalecomtei

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Corypha (kor-RY-fuh)
Species: lecomtei (leh-KOHM-tee-eye)

Category
Trees
Palms

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
N/A

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
This plant is monocarpic

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored