Laccospadix australasica | Atherton Palm 2ltr bananas sub-tropical

sub-tropical

With a more arching shape than its cousin

Colocasia esculenta 'Coffee Cups' is a hugely popular and distinctive variety of Elephant Ear

preferring partial shade

Native to central America it makes for a terrific indoor palm due to its preference for lower light levels

Laccospadix australasica | Atherton Palm 2ltr bananas sub-tropicalThe Laccospadix australasica commonly known as the Atherton palm is an elegant moderate sized palm which can be solitary or clustering with multiple trunks. In the younger parts the stems are deep green, almost black whilst the older parts are a deep tan brown in colour with lighter leaf base scars. Medium green finely pinnate leaves are upright with a gentle arch being up to 6ft long and sitting on stout petioles. New leaves can emerge a bronze red