Pinanga disticha, 'Bat Wing' Palm Tree

Pinanga disticha, ‘Bat Wing’   Habitat and Distribution: Native to peninsular Thailand and Malaysia and also found in Singapore and Sumatra, this understory dwarf species enjoys tropical and subtropical climates.   Description: With P. disticha you get the best of both worlds - the exotic, tropical shape of a palm with the coloration and contrast of a flowering tree. The light- and dark-green mottling set against a lime green background accents the widely segmented bifid leaves and provides spectacular contrast against the thin, dark brown stems. These are tightly clustering dwarf palms, reaching at most 7 feet in height. Mature seeds are red.   Cultivation & Culture: Bat Wing is easy to care for, compared to other mottled full-shade palms. It craves the cool moisture of the shade, but not too cool as it is hardy to Zone 10b. Their natural habitat is in deep shade along forest streams, so give it a safe and shady spot that can retain moisture and give it access to a light refreshin