Ceroxylon alpinum

Synonymy:
Ceroxylon andicolum

Common Names:
Andean Wax Palm

Distribution & Habitat:
Columbian, and Venezuelan cloud forest, at about 2000m above sea level in the Andes.

Description:
A very tall, solitary, pinnate palm, up to 30m tall, with dark green leaves, that are powdery white underneath

Culture:
Cool, sheltered and moist. Prefers a mild temperate climate, and doesn't like hot weather. Very slow growing.