Para Piassava (Leopoldinia piassaba)
Leopoldinia piassaba, the Para Piassava palm, is a large tree from the Amazon basin, valued for its durable leaf fibers used in brooms and ropes.
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Sunlight
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Requires well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. A mix suitable for palms is ideal.
Temperature
Ideal growing temperature is between 24-30°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.
Care Requirements
Prefers bright, indirect light.
Can tolerate some direct sun when mature.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Requires well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter. A mix suitable for palms is ideal.
Ideal growing temperature is between 24-30°C.
Protect from temperatures below 15°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.
Reduce feeding in fall and winter.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
15-25 m
Spread
3-5 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Pinnate
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderArecales
- familyArecaceae
- genusLeopoldinia
- speciesLeopoldinia piassaba
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
No