Spindle Palm growing 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.
Spindle Palm flower
Flower color green, the flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers.
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Requirements for Spindle Palm growing and care:
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 as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Spring
General information about the flower
Green flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers.
Scientific name:
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii