Nipa palm
Nypa fruticans
Family : Arecaceae
PlantBrackishpalm
Mangrove palm with large pinnate leaves, no aerial trunk.
Availability
Specialty onlyShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
Unique palm without aerial trunk, with large upright pinnate leaves. Grows in muddy estuaries.
Habitat
Region :
Estuaries and mangroves of Southeast Asia, intertidal zones.
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–32 °C
pH7.5–8.5
Salinity1.005–1.025 ‰
Care
Difficulty
4/5
Diet
Photosynthetic
Min. tank
150 L
Adult size
120 cm
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation
Graines
Care notes
Strong light, brackish water, muddy substrate. Wide, low tank.
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Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance