| Botanical name | Raphia australis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | Giant raffia palm |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Has very large leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | It makes an excellent focus plant in tropical east coast gardens. |
| Interesting info | Tolerates salt laden air |
| Other languages | Kosipalm (A) |
Raphia australis (Giant raffia palm)
- Botanical name: Raphia australis
- Common name(s): Giant raffia palm
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
Only suitable for very large gardens, this 10m-tall palm has very large leaves. It makes an excellent focus plant in tropical east coast gardens, as it will tolerate salt-laden winds.
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Raphia australis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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Has very large leaves.
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