Laccospadix australasicus

Atherton palm
Neat, graceful, modest-size palm is perfect in small gardens. Burgundy new growth. Solitary or suckering habit.
height 3–8ft
width 3–6ft
tolerates Cold, Fog, Pots
water
needs
Moderate
water
info
Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn’t run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot.
hardy
to
28F
exposure Full Shade – Part Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Palm Fertilizer
origin NE Australia
california
native
No
sunset
zones
16, 17, 22–24

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

Growing Notes

This palm is considered quite adaptable and care should be similar to growing a Howea forsteriana (kentia palm).
Anecdotal evidence shows that this palm may grow well indoors, though we cannot recommend this at this time.