Carludovica palmata
Native range: Northeast South America, Southern Central America
Known names: Panama Hat Palm
Hardiness: Best kept above 60°F
Mature Size: ~10' Tall, ~7' Wide
Light: Bright, Indirect Light, Early Morning Sun
Water: Only water once the top 1" of the soil feels dry. Let water run through the pot, don't get leaves wet.
Soil: Standard potting soil, benefits from added pumice or perlite
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: Grown in 4" pot, shipped semi bareroot.
 
Not a true palm but produces large, fan-shaped or palmate leaves that resemble those of a palm, which is how it got its name. Used in their native range for centuries as fiber for textiles to prodcue clothing and baskets.