{"product_id":"phenakospermum-guyannense-5-stk","title":"South American traveler's tree (Phenakospermum guyannense) | seeds, 5 pcs.","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhenakospermum guyannense\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sydamerikansk rejsendes træ\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish name:\u003c\/strong\u003e South American Travellers Palm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhenakospermum guyannense\u003c\/em\u003e is an impressive and relatively rare tropical plant from the rainforests of northern South America, particularly Guyana, Suriname, and northern Brazil. It is closely related to the better-known \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/rejsendes-trae-ravenala-madagascariensis-fro-10-stk\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRavenala madagascariensis\u003c\/em\u003e (traveller's palm)\u003c\/a\u003e, but differs in its more rainforest-like appearance, its vigorous growth, and its natural adaptation to very humid environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms enormous, banana-like leaves that sit in a fan-shaped structure and can grow several meters long. The stem is robust and composed of tightly packed leaf bases, which gives the plant a monumental and almost architectural appearance. In nature, \u003cem\u003ePhenakospermum guyannense\u003c\/em\u003e can reach significant heights and dominate the undergrowth of the rainforest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhenakospermum guyannense\u003c\/em\u003e thrives best in very bright light to full sun, but appreciates light protection from the harshest midday sun in hot climates. It prefers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNutrient-rich, moisture-retentive, but well-drained soil. We recommend \u003ca title=\"Calathea \u0026amp; Maranta soil (5 L)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/calathea-maranta-jord-mix-5-l\"\u003ethis\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAbundant watering during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHigh humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStable warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRegular fertilization during the growing period with \u003ca title=\"Organic fertilizer for tropical plants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/okologisk-godning-tropisk-500-ml\"\u003etropical fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant is not frost-tolerant and must be grown in Denmark as a potted plant that can be kept outdoors during the summer months and overwintered in a bright, frost-free location. The temperature should preferably be kept above 12–15 °C year-round. In cooler periods, growth may stall, but the plant quickly picks up again when warmth and light return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing from seed:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seeds are relatively large and germinate best in an airy, well-drained soil mix. They should be sown lightly covered and kept constantly moist at 25–30 °C. Germination can be slow and uneven, taking anywhere from several weeks to months. Patience is necessary, but the reward is a very striking and fast-growing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung plants first develop broad, banana-like leaves before the characteristic fan shape gradually becomes evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse and utility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhenakospermum guyannense\u003c\/em\u003e is primarily grown as an ornamental plant and is especially prized for its extreme, tropical look. It is used in botanical gardens, tropical landscaping, and large greenhouses, where its size and structure truly come into their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a collector's plant, it is an exciting alternative to \u003cem\u003eRavenala\u003c\/em\u003e, especially for those who want a rarer and authentic South American counterpart. See also our entire selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmefro\" title=\"Palm seeds\"\u003eexciting palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhenakospermum guyannense\u003c\/em\u003e is the plant for the ambitious plant enthusiast – a dramatic, large-leaved, and rare tropical species that brings an authentic rainforest vibe to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Feel free to read our article on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/spiring-af-palmefro\" title=\"Germination of palm seeds\"\u003egerminating palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44121592365324,"sku":"EF-PA-019","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/products\/Phenakospermumguyannense.jpg?v=1675800508","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/phenakospermum-guyannense-5-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}