Palm Talipot (Kudappana)

🌍 Corypha umbraculifera – The Ultimate Botanical Spectacle

This palm native to Kerala and Sri Lanka stuns with:
✔ Gigantic Size – Reaches 25m (82ft) with 5m (16ft) leaves
✔ Once-in-a-Lifetime Bloom – Massive inflorescence after 30-80 years
✔ Cultural Significance – Leaves used for traditional ola manuscripts
✔ Monocarpic Marvel – Dies after fruiting (legacy continues through seeds)

Why This Palm Commands Awe:

• Living History – Can outlive its growers

• Architectural Grandeur – Massive fan-shaped leaves

• Sacred Status – Used in temple rituals

• Rarity – Few mature specimens outside tropics

Perfect For:
🌿 Botanical garden centerpieces
🏛️ Cultural heritage projects
🌴 Ambitious tropical collectors

Growing Requirements:
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Regular deep watering
🌡️ Zones: 10-11 (no frost tolerance)
🔄 Growth Rate: Slow initially, then explosive

What You’ll Receive:
✅ 1-year-old seedling (12-18″ tall)
✅ Traditional care guide including Kudappana uses
✅ Certificate of authenticity
✅ 60-day guarantee

Lifecycle Note:
Seedlings may take 30+ years to flower – a multigenerational project!

⚠️ Extreme Rarity:
Only 3 authenticated seedlings available this year!

🌟 Why This Stands Alone?

1. Botanical Uniqueness – Once-in-a-lifetime bloom

2. Cultural Heritage – Deep South Indian roots

3. Architectural Scale – Living skyscraper

4. Educational Value – Teaches plant lifecycles

5. Ultimate Challenge – For serious collectors only