How to tend a Brahea armata

Also known as: Brahea clara (L.H.Bailey) Espejo & López-Ferr., Brahea elegans (Franceschi ex Becc.) H.E.Moore, Brahea glauca hort. ex Hook.f., Brahea lucida hort. ex Hook.f., Brahea nobilis Hort.Rollis. ex Hook.f., Brahea roezlii Linden, Erythea armata var. microcarpa Becc., Erythea armata (S.Watson) S.Watson, Erythea clara L.H.Bailey, Erythea elegans Franceschi ex Becc., Erythea roezlii (D'Ancona) Becc. ex Martelli, Glaucothea armata (S.Watson) O.F.Cook, Glaucothea elegans (Franceschi ex Becc.) I.M.Johnst., Brahea roezlii D'Ancona, Brahea lucida Schaedtler

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Mexico
Category
Palmae, Brahea
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
fruiting period March-May
Flower colors
light yellow, fruit color black brown
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