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Thrinax radiata

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Thrinax radiata Florida Thatch Palm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright

Description:
Thrinax radiata, also know as the Florida thatch palm is a medium to slow growing palm in the family Arecaceae. It is native many Caribbean islands, Mexico, Central America, and far southern Florida. It's natural habitat is sandy, calcareous soil in coastal areas.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 1-2m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Rain Gardens, Tropical Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser

Family Name: Origin:
Arecaceae SouthAmerica

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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