A native palm of the tropical rainforest in Malaysia and Indonesia, this palm makes an excellent houseplant. More widely known as the Footstool palm due to its large, round fronds. Reported to like consistant, moist soil. As the palm ages fronds start splitting, losing it's round, footstool appearance..

This lovely palm is a beauty when younger, and if you are fortunate enough to be able to grow it outdoors it is said to enjoy a shady position when younger, thought will adapt to full sun as it goets older and with high humidity.