Calyptrocalyx albertisianus - Sunset palm - Plant - (15-20 cm)

Calyptocalyx albertisianus is a medium-sized palm from the rainforests of New Guinea and needs a moist, shady location in humus-rich soil. Under these conditions it is a pretty plant that can also be kept in a pot. Its striking features are a long undivided inflorescence bearing red fruits and an attractive red new shoot.