Medemia argun

Common names

Medemia Palm, Argun Pal, Nubian Desert Palm.

Curiosities

Origin

Oasis in the Nubia desert.

Habitat

Morphology

A single trunk up to 10-12 m tall and 40 cm in diameter, with a thick and wide crown. Petioles have a wonderful silvery colour and black margins. Fruits are dark violet to black.

Climate

Subtropical. This palm has tolerated temperatures down to –2.2ºC (28ºF, USDA Zone 9b).

Germination

Growing

Requires full sun and constantly moist soil.