Hi Wallisadi!

I have 3 arenga engleri. I've had one for about 4 years and the other 2 for about 3. They are beautiful clumping palms that are very carefree. The last two winters we've been down to 27 and none of them have so much as blinked an eye. I have two in part shade which get sprinkler water and one in full sun with no irrigation. They all do well, but the part/shade/watered ones maybe a little prettier. The tallest one is 12-15 feet so far. The only maintenance I do is to keep them at 5-8 pups. Otherwise they would be too dense. I like being able to see the individual trunks. Occassionally there will be a browning frond to trim. They hardly require anything and always look good. I love them. Train yours while young and you will be very happy with it. Enjoy!

Anna

bought a twenty five gallon one, has one central stalk, quite a few other smaller ones. i think your right about cleaning it up a bit, want to see the main trunk. it's a beauty! thanks for the tips! mark

I think it'll be fine. I had one in a 45 gallon pot that survived this past winter in Lake Helen. As mentioned above, I also think they look better if grown in a shaded area...