Wait-a-while (Calamus Muelleri) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and partial shade or dappled_shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
A vigorous, climbing palm native to eastern Australia, recognized for its long, cane-like stems armed with sharp, hooked spines.

Wait-a-while
Calamus Muelleri
A vigorous, climbing palm native to eastern Australia, recognized for its long, cane-like stems armed with sharp, hooked spines.
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