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Laccospadix

1 species. Laccospadix australasica is a small palm that occurs in cool middle-elevation rainforests of northern Australia. It does not grow well in South Florida without protection from temperature extremes. It usually forms clusters of several stems.

Atherton palm

  Horticulture
Cultivation in S. Florida Difficult to grow Size Small
Light requirements Moderate Water requirements Moderate
Hardiness USDA zone 10 Elevation Medium
Soil pH Low (acidic) to moderate (neutral) Hybridization Not reported
Lethal yellowing Not known to be susceptible Availability Moderate