Foxtail palm plant 80cm high (Wodyetia bifurcata) native - AussieBid.com.au

SPECIAL Foxtail Palm (Wodyetia bifurcata)

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Use	Indoor/Outdoor
Type	Palm
Flower Colour
Foliage Colour	Green
Hardiness	Drought
Height	10m
Spread	3m
Native/Exotic	Native

Description: This is 1 established plant 80cm to 1m high that is sent bare-rooted.

Wodyetia bifurcata, commonly known as the Foxtail Palm, was named in honour of Wodyeti, an Aboriginal bushman.

The reason why this true Australian Native lay undiscovered until so late in the 20th century is that it occurs naturally only in very remote area of Queensland. However, as it has progressively become more well known in the modern world, its popularity has exploded.

With its growing success, the Foxtail Palm has almost become a status symbol. Wodyetia is also prized by landscapers for its thick, robust trunk and neat appearance, especially the arching crown of light green fronds which, as the name suggests, gives the palm's foliage the appearance of a fox's tail as it sways in the breeze. Its wonderful smooth self cleaning trunk is very low maintenance.

Care: Full sun to part shade. Foxtail palms are exceptionally hardy and easy to grow. Quite cyclone proof. They tolerate a wide variety of well drained soils, including alkaline limestone soils and rocky sands. Regular fertilization with palm fertilizer, and regular watering result in rapid growth. Fertilizer for foxtail palm should have ample amounts of micronutrients and slow release potassium. Foxtail palms may develop potassium deficiency in potassium deficient soils. The foxtail growth rate has been documented to be 0.6-0.9 m/year under good conditions. Foxtail palms tolerate light frost, rarely attract pests and disease, and are resistant to lethal yellowing.

Foxtail palm grows naturally amongst rocks and boulders in northeastern Australia, specifically in northeastern Queensland, in the Melville Range, near Bathurst Bay on the Cape York Peninsula. So they like loose, sandy, granitic soils. The climate in this area of Australia is tropical with a prolonged dry season.

Pests Diseases: The mature foxtail palm has a deep root stem that allows it to be quite drought tolerant. However, this palm responds well to regular, deep watering in well drained soils. During cooler months the foxtail palm needs only occasional watering. Care should be taken not to overwater foxtail palms that are grown in containers.

Discounts for multiple/bulk purchases. Sorry no postage to WA Tas or NT. The plant is wrapped up in wet material, and is posted via Australia Post on Mondays. Instructions are included.

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