Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lytocaryum weddellianum syn Microcoelum weddellianum, Syagrus weddelliana, Miniature Coconut Palm, Weddells Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Trees Open Canopy, Upright
Description:
Small, slender, solitary palm with an attractive crown of feather-like fronds and clusters of inconspicous flowers appear in Autumn and Winter, followed by small edible coconut-like fruits. Great to use for an indoor plant. Grows approx. 3m tall x 2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Scale
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Arecaceae SouthAmerica
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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