Calyptrocalyx polyphyllus, ‘Flame’ Palm Tree

Calyptrocalyx polyphyllus, ‘Flame’ Palm Tree   Habitat and Distribution: Calyptrocalyx polyphyllus are native to the undergrowth of the rainforests in Papua New Guinea, found along the mountain slopes or along streams.   Description: C. polyphyllus is a loose-clustering palm with pinnate, elliptical leaves in deep green. The tips of the leaves are finely drawn out resembling the licks of a flame, and new growth emerges bright red, accounting for its other name of ‘Flame Palm’. It can grow up to 10 feet, tall for an understory plant but still a medium-sized palm. The inflorescence stays towards the center of the cluster and resembles a spike.   Cultivation & Culture: Typically of an understory rainforest palm, Flame palm requires full shade, tolerating filtered sunlight once mature. It should be given a protected space away from drying winds, and soil must be well-draining but remain moist. This is not a cold-tolerant palm as i