-
Indicative photo
'CHATHAM ISLAND' NIKAU
'CHATHAM ISLAND' NIKAU
Seller: DESERTCREEK
Regular price
$14.90
Regular price
Sale price
$14.90
Unit price
/
per
Size
Size
1
Delivery
Delivery
Click & Collect FREE
Auckland $11.90
North Island $15.90
South Island $19.90
Care
Care
Description
Description
RHOPALOSTYLIS sapida 'CHATHAM ISLAND NIKAU / PITT ISLAND' Rhopalostylis sapida, commonly known in Maori 'nikau' which is the only palm native...
Read More
RHOPALOSTYLIS sapida 'CHATHAM ISLAND NIKAU / PITT ISLAND'
Rhopalostylis sapida, commonly known in Maori 'nikau' which is the only palm native to mainland of New Zealand. Nīkau it refers to the fronds or the midrib of the coconut palm.
PLANT FACTS
BOTANICAL NAME: Rhopalostylis sapida
COMMON NAMES: NZ Nikau, Chatham Island, Pitt Island Nikau
FAMILY: Arecaceae
MAX HEIGHT: 15m (+/-)
GROWTH TYPE: Large Tree
NATIVE: New Zealand
PLANT CARE
✅ Can be grown outside in New Zealand.
☀️ LIGHT - Full sun tolerant. (Younger plants require part shade) |
🌡 TEMPERATURE - Can deal with light frosts. (0°C - 28°C) |
💧 WATER - Keep soil moist. (2 / 3 times a week) |
☁️ HUMIDITY - Average / High humidity. (40% - 80%) |
⛰ SOIL - Free drainage soil. (Add mulch on top) |
🌱 FERTILISER - Fast release. (Once in the Summer) |
*All plants purchased come within a 100% compostable pot so we are able to reuse our nursery pots again and again.
Share this listing
-
Express Checkout
-
100% Secure Payment
-
Moneyback Guarantee