Gaussia maya | Maya Palm 2ltr freeshipping dead stems trimming off at

dead stems trimming off at ground level

It is a fast growing and strong tree that will tolerate dry conditions once it is established

with both dark leaves and dark stem

is a member of the Ginger family

The species name (hieroglyphica) of this stunning Vriesia refers to the dark horizontal banding patterns of its leaves

Gaussia maya | Maya Palm 2ltr freeshipping dead stems trimming off atAlso known as Ilume palm The Gaussia maya is an elegant palm whose existence is threatened in the wild by loss of habitat. When mature it has a crown of between 6 8 long elegantly arching leaves, the grass green leaflets arranged on many planes giving them a densely feathery appearance. A solitary palm, its grey coloured trunk is slender with a slightly swollen base when young, but as the palm matures the bulge disappears. The Gaussia maya is unique