Ceroxylon amazonicum

Beautiful, adaptable, tropical-looking palm from Andes foothills. Surprisingly heat-tolerant for the genus.
height 30–50ft
width 10–15ft
water
needs
Moderate
hardy
to
28F
exposure Part Sun – Full Shade
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
origin Equator
sunset
zones
16, 17, 20–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP