A very popular and widespread plant also known as the pineapple palm. When it is pruned properly, the bottom of the crown, also called the nut, appears to have a pineapple shape. It can be growing either for outside summer bedding, or as an excellent house plant tolerating both dry and poor light conditions. It is surprisingly hardy to minus 8C when an established plant. It has the advantage of being quick and easy to grow from seed, developing a slim trunk giving this palm an elegant appearance. Try it outdoors in a warm micro climate for summer bedding, or alternatively bring it in as a house plant over winter and use as summer bedding.