Water
Water thoroughly when the top 5-10 cm of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in cooler months. Reduce watering frequency in winter but do not let the soil dry out completely.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Also known as Buri Palm · Cabbage Palm
Gebang palm (Corypha utan) is a massive, solitary palm with an enormous fan-shaped crown, known for its impressive single flowering event before death. Native to Southeas
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best growth and development. Can tolerate some partial shade.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Good drainage is crucial.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures, ideally between 20-30°C. Protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Use a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the top 5-10 cm of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging, especially in cooler months. Reduce watering frequency in winter but do not let the soil dry out completely.
Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot.
Pruning is generally not required for gebang palms. Remove only dead, damaged, or diseased fronds. Cut them cleanly at the trunk with a sharp, sterile knife or saw.
Avoid removing green fronds as they are essential for the plant's energy production.
Propagation is typically done by seeds. Soak seeds in warm water for 24-48 hours before sowing in a well-draining seed-starting mix. Maintain consistent warmth and moisture.
Germination can be slow and irregular, taking several months.
Repot young gebang palms every 2-3 years, or when root-bound, into a slightly larger container. Mature plants are best left undisturbed.
Use a well-draining potting mix and handle the root ball gently to minimize transplant shock.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Gebang Palm (Corypha utan)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Corypha |
| Species | Corypha utan |
Similar in genus Corypha
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