How to tend a Butia capitata L.

Watering

Likes wet environments, also relatively resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

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
South America
Category
Palmae, Cocos
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 20 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-May, fruiting period October-November
Flower colors
yellow white, fruit color yellow brown to red