Dypsis sp. Maroantsetra Palm, Rare Giner & Relatives Name: Cyrtostachys loriae

Name: Cyrtostachys loriae

Care:  Best suited for the humid

Uses: Soursops are most often eaten raw

Prefers a shady location and moist

The solitary palm has thick glossy green leaves with a blue/silver underside that are circular with a unique single split

Dypsis sp. Maroantsetra Palm, Rare Giner & Relatives Name: Cyrtostachys loriaeName: Dypsis sp. Maroantsetra Description: Found in Madagascar near Maroantsetra, Dypsis sp. Maroantsetra is a rare undescribed understory species with bow tie leaflets that emerge red maroon bronze and a slender trunk. Care: A rich, slightly acidic soil with very good drainage is best. Like many other palms they prefer moist soil, but are sensitive to being overwatered. Part shade and humid conditions are best. Protect from strong winds and freezing