- Fronds: The fronds of this palm are long and arching, featuring delicate, feathery leaflets that grow symmetrically. Their deep green color contrasts beautifully with the lighter trunk, adding a lush, vibrant aesthetic to the plant. Trunk: The Montgomery Palm boasts a slender, smooth trunk that develops a slightly swollen base as it matures. Its light grey color and graceful appearance make it an appealing focal point in any garden or interior design.
- Height and Growth Habit: The Montgomery Palm is known for its slow growth, reaching an ultimate height of around 25-30 feet in outdoor settings. Indoors, it maintains a more compact size, making it suitable for container growth without overwhelming the space.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid overwatering as this can lead to root rot. Water deeply when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry, ensuring the water reaches the root zone without creating waterlogged conditions. Humidity: Montgomery Palms thrive in high-humidity environments. Regular misting or placing the plant near a humidifier can help replicate its natural tropical habitat, especially during dry seasons or in air-conditioned rooms.
- Light Requirements: The Montgomery Palm thrives in bright, indirect light, though it can tolerate partial shade. Direct sunlight for extended periods may scorch the leaves, so ensure a balance of light exposure to maintain vibrant foliage.
- Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix, preferably one designed for palms or cacti. Proper drainage is crucial to prevent water from accumulating around the roots, which can lead to rot or fungal infections.
- USDA Hardiness Zone: The Montgomery Palm thrives in USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11, where temperatures rarely drop below 30°F. It can be grown outdoors year-round in tropical and subtropical climates, while in cooler zones, it may be best suited as an indoor or container plant to protect it from frost and colder temperatures.
1. Warranty
All Wekiva Foliage plants come with a 30 day warranty. If your plant is damaged during delivery, please contact us within 48 hours.
2. Shipping Restrictions
Unfortunately we are unable to ship plants to CA, AZ, HI, and PR.
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Please be aware of extreme cold or hot weather at the time of purchase. We ask that customers take responsibility for products ordered during extreme weather events.
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Wekiva Foliage is located in the heart of Wekiva Springs in Apopka, Florida. We have been specializing in growing landscape and indoor plants for over 20 years and have been in the foliage industry for over 50 years.
Testimonials
Natalie"Came in perfect condition--thank you!"
Matthew"Amazing Plants! I was so happy to see these way larger than the plants pictured because I know how slow most cycads grow."
Nathaniel"This is the first time I've ever ordered plants online, so I had no idea what to expect. When I saw the description of 'comes in a 4" growers' pot' I figured I'd be getting some fairly small plants--nope! The bamboo palms were fully 2' tall from root to top leaf, and perfectly healthy. All 5 plants were VERY well secured in their box, to the point that the bottom layer was even spray-foamed to the cardboard! I couldn't ask for a better experience and I'm so excited to see these plants grow. Five stars!"
Trisha"Thrilled with my purchase! This seller went above any beyond! The packaging was very careful, the plants are so much bigger than I expected, and I was given more than what was depicted in the item description. 10/10 all round!"
R"This is SO BEAUTIFUL! Packaging was perfect and efficient, plant was in excellent condition. I'm in love with this plant and I will definitely order more."