Syagrus insignis
miniature coconut palm
A small palm tree with graceful, glossy-green, silver-back feather leaves atop a thin trunk. Adapted to mild summers. Established plants can tolerate sun, frost, and dry spells.
 Sinónimos | Lytocaryum insigne |
|---|---|
 Altura | 5–7 pies |
 Ancho | 3–6 pies |
 Tolera | Veranos frescos, Neblina, Macetas |
 Riego | Moderado |
Water this plant regularly, when the top inch or so of soil feels dry. If you establish this pattern over several years, then you can cut back to watering every week or two in dry weather. Use drippers, emitters, or a slow stream of water so that it doesn't run off; allow the water to trickle all the way down through the deepest layers of soil. In a pot slowly water the entire surface until water comes out of the bottom of your pot. | |
 Resiste hasta | 28 °F |
 Exposición | Sombra total – Sombra parcial |
 Características | Solitaria, Tropical |
 Interior / exterior | Exterior |
 Drenaje | En el suelo: mezcla para cactus, En maceta: mezcla para cactus, Tolera suelo arenoso |
 Fertilización | Fertilizante para palmas |
 Origen | Brasil |
 Nativa de California | No |
 Zonas Sunset | 15–17, 19–24 |
Notas de cultivo
Appreciates cool weather.
Intolerant of a windy position.
Interés especial
Commonly confused with Syagrus weddelliana, which while similar in appearance is a separate defined species. This plant has a more robust taller appearance with wider leaflets. The leaf bases of this plant are also covered with blackish hairs. This species also occurs at higher altitude cloud forests (3,000 to 6,000 feet) verses weddelliana, which only occurs below 3,000 feet.
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