{"product_id":"flammepalme-chambeyronia-macrocarpa-fro-2-stk","title":"Blush Palm (Chambeyronia macrocarpa) | seeds, 2 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEXTREMELY RARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eChambeyronia macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flammepalme, rødbladet palme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flame thrower palm, red leaf palm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe have succeeded in obtaining a few seeds of this fantastic, beautiful, and very rare palm. Unfortunately, they are available in very limited numbers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNOTE\u003c\/span\u003e: The seeds must be sown immediately upon receipt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChambeyronia macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the world's most sought-after collector palms and is best known as the \"Flame Thrower Palm.\" The species originates from New Caledonia in the southwestern Pacific, where it grows in humid tropical forests. What has made this palm famous among plant enthusiasts worldwide are its spectacular new leaves, which often emerge in intense red, pink, or copper-colored shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach new leaf creates a dramatic color change that can last for several weeks before the leaf gradually turns green. In larger plants, each new leaf thus becomes an event in itself, and it is precisely this trait that has made the species a classic among palm collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palm develops a slender trunk and large, elegant pinnate leaves with an exotic and tropical look. Compared to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/houailou-rodbladet-palme-chambeyronia-houailouensis-fro-2-stk?\" title=\"Houailou Red Leaf Palm (Chambeyronia houailouensis) | seeds\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChambeyronia houailouensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChambeyronia macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is generally the best-known species in cultivation, while both species are considered among the most attractive palms from New Caledonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are interested in rare palms, you can also explore our other selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmefro\" title=\"Our collection of various palm seeds\"\u003epalm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, including other exciting species from the Pacific islands and the tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChambeyronia macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in bright, filtered light or light partial shade and prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWell-drained but moisture-retentive soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEven moisture without being constantly waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWarm and stable temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-drained palm soil or tropical plant soil with high organic content is ideal. During the growing season, it is beneficial to supplement with a mild dilution of a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\" title=\"Organic liquid fertilizer\"\u003egood organic fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e to support healthy growth and beautiful leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is not frost-tolerant and in Denmark is best grown as an indoor plant, or in a greenhouse or conservatory. The temperature should ideally be kept stable above 15 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, the palm grows in humid forest environments with protection from larger trees. It therefore does not like drying out and thrives best in environments with high humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation from seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\nSeeds of \u003cem\u003eChambeyronia macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e require warmth and patience to germinate optimally. For best results, we recommend:\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSoaking in lukewarm water for 1–3 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSowing in a well-drained and slightly moist soil mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature of 25–30 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh humidity during germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination can be slow and take from 1–3 months or longer. The young plants grow relatively slowly but gradually develop the characteristic elegant leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrnamental and collector value\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChambeyronia macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental and collector's palm. It is especially the spectacular red new leaves that have made the species one of the most iconic palms among collectors of exotic plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor many palm enthusiasts, this is one of the species you sooner or later want in your collection. The combination of rarity, origin from New Caledonia, and the flaming new leaves gives the plant a status that few other palms can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChambeyronia macrocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is an obvious choice for the plant enthusiast who wants to grow one of the world's most spectacular palms entirely from seed – an elegant species with a tropical character, iconic red leaves, and very high collector value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou may also want to read our article on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/spiring-af-palmefro\" title=\"Germination of palm seeds\"\u003egermination of palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54807421878540,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Chambeyroniamacrocarpa_1.jpg?v=1779867215","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.eu\/en\/products\/flammepalme-chambeyronia-macrocarpa-fro-2-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}