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synonyms | Arecastrum romanzoffianum Cocos plumosa |
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height | 30–50ft |
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width | 15–20ft |
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tolerates | Heat, Moist Soil, Pots, Wind |
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water needs |
Moderate |
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water info |
This palm should be watered deeply every week or two once it’s established. It doesn’t want to ever dry out completely. This palm also thrives with high levels of water, especially if it has good drainage. We often see this palm surviving as a street tree in California without additional water, where it looks good if it taps into ground water, but otherwise looks tired and exposed. |
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hardy to |
22F |
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exposure | Part Shade – Full Sun |
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indoor outdoor |
Outdoor |
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drainage | In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil |
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fertilizing | Palm Fertilizer |
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origin | CE South America |
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california native |
No |
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sunset zones |
14–24 |
Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.
Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.
Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams,
but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.
Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.