Chrysalidocarpus Sp. Ambanja - first ring of trunk

[Hilo Jason]

Two different palms have come in over the years as Dypsis (now Chrysalidocarpus) Sp. Ambanja. The first was a multi trunk palm somewhat like Baronii. The second was a larger solitary palm. Mine has just revealed its first ring of trunk and is a really nice looking palm. Has similar characteristics as Leucomalla (white spear and coloring) and Sp. Dark Mealy Bug with the black flecking. But has a unique look of its own.

Anyone else growing this? 

 

[quaman58]

Well, I’m growing sp. ambanja, but it’s definitely not that palm! Sorta kinda like baronii, but it’s got its own look. Yours looks great whatever it is Jason.

[Billeb]

Super unique looking! Looks like it has a tendency to grow upright like Oliviformis. I see what you mean about the Dark Mealy look too. She’s purdy though, whatever it is!! 

 

-dale 

[Harry’s Palms]

Nope , not growing that one . It is a good looking palm though. Harry

[realarch]

That’s a beauty Jason and getting some size to it. What a nice crown shaft. 

I’m in Bret’s camp, mine looks nothing like your palm. Tall, thin, wispy crown and it bifurcated. Whatever mine is, it’s an attractive small palm.

Tim