How to tend a Caryota ochlandra

Also known as: Caryota aequatorialis (Becc.) Ridl., Caryota bacsonensis Magalon, Caryota furfuracea var. caudata Blume, Caryota furfuracea var. furcata Blume, Caryota macrantha Burret, Caryota majestica Linden, Caryota obtusa var. aequatorialis Becc., Caryota ochlandra Hance, Caryota rumphiana var. javanica Becc., Caryota rumphiana var. oxyodonta Becc., Caryota rumphiana var. philippinensis Becc., Caryota majestica Schaedtler

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry

Sunlight

Like half shade, in winter may take 3-4h sunlight

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove dead leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Asia
Category
Palmae, Chrysalidocarpus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 10 cm
Blooming period
Foliage plants, sometimes flowers in May-July, yellow flowers
Flower colors
Leaf color green
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