Spindle Palm grow and care – palm tree of the genus Hyophorbe also known as Hyophorbe verschaffeltii, Spindle Palm perennial evergreen used as ornamental plant, can grow in tropics, mediterranean or subtropics climate and growing in hardiness zone 10+.
Leaves color green in palmate shape the end of the leaves merge with the trunk, the trunk have bottle shape.
Flower color green, the flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers.
Frost free, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Mealybug, palm leaf scales
Pruning season:
Autumn
How to prune:
Dead leaves
Size of the plant?
3-8 m, 10-24 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Green flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers.
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Tropics Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Palm, Perennial plant, Tree
Plant Uses: Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Big amount of water, Regularly water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 13
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Spring flowers
Flower colors: Green flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: