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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Neodypsis decaryi, commonly known as the Triangle Palm, is a striking palm species native to the arid forests of southern Madagascar. It gets its name from the unique way its fronds emerge in three distinct vertical ranks, forming a triangular arrangement when viewed from above a feature that makes it instantly recognisable and highly architectural.
Foliage: Long, feathery, blue-green fronds (often up to 23 metres long) radiate gracefully from the three-sided crown. The leaflets are arranged neatly along the rachis, creating a soft, plume-like effect.
Trunk: The sturdy trunk is grey to light brown, smooth, and often slightly swollen at the base, displaying old leaf scars in tidy rings.
Form: As it matures, it develops into a striking specimen up to 68 metres high in tropical climates, though generally remains much smaller in cultivation or large containers.
Flowers & Fruit: Produces small cream-coloured flowers on long branched inflorescences, followed by small oval fruits that turn orange-red when ripe. In cooler climates or pots, flowering is less common.
Because of its elegant shape and unique triangular crown, Neodypsis decaryi is frequently used as a statement palm in tropical or contemporary garden designs, around pools, or as a spectacular container feature.
Prefers full sun, even from a young age.
Will tolerate very light partial shade, but best growth, trunk form and frond colour are achieved in bright sun.
A true tropical to sub-tropical palm.
Should be kept above 57C at all times.
In the UK and similar climates, it must be grown as a conservatory plant, greenhouse specimen, or container palm moved indoors over winter.
Likes to be kept evenly moist during the growing season, but not waterlogged.
Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between waterings.
Reduce watering in winter when growth slows.
Appreciates moderate humidity. In very dry air, occasional misting or placing near other plants can help prevent leaf tip browning.
Requires free-draining soil.
A palm or cactus compost with added grit or perlite is ideal to prevent soggy conditions that can cause root rot.
Feed every 46 weeks in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser or a slow-release palm fertiliser.
Very low maintenance.
Remove only fully brown or damaged fronds avoid cutting green fronds as palms rely on them for photosynthesis.
Generally robust.
Indoors may occasionally attract red spider mites or scale insects keep humidity moderate and inspect regularly.
Excellent in large pots for patios, terraces, or indoor feature planting.
Use a deep pot with excellent drainage.
Repot every 34 years, moving to only slightly larger containers to prevent overly wet soil around the roots.
