Acoelorraphe wrightii

Everglades Palm, Silver Saw Palmetto

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Terrific Tropicals The Ideal Gifts Medium care

Light

Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing

Water

Normal Can tolerate less Can tolerate more

Size

Height / Length: 8 to 12 meters Spread / Width: 1 to 2 meters Plant Form: Columnar Life Span: Ver

A clumping palm forming dense upright stems. Leaves are large, fan-shaped with bright green upper surfaces and silvery undersides. Petioles are armed with short sharp spines. The rounded crown gives a strong tropical look and produces small black fruits after flowering.

Care guide

Sun growing, Semi shade, Shade growing
Normal Can tolerate less Can tolerate more
Soil
Prefers sandy soil rich in organic matter. Tolerates clay and moist soils well.
Watering
Regular watering recommended. Can grow in both wet and moderately dry conditions. Performs well near water bodies.
Sunlight
Best growth in full sun. Can tolerate partial shade and shade.
Maintenance
Remove lower dried leaves for a clean look. Spines should be handled carefully during maintenance.
Climate
Best suited for warm, humid climates. Performs very well in coastal and saline conditions.

Soil

Prefers sandy soil rich in organic matter. Tolerates clay and moist soils well.

Watering

Regular watering recommended. Can grow in both wet and moderately dry conditions. Performs well near water bodies.

Sunlight

Best growth in full sun. Can tolerate partial shade and shade.

Maintenance

Remove lower dried leaves for a clean look. Spines should be handled carefully during maintenance.

Climate

Best suited for warm, humid climates. Performs very well in coastal and saline conditions.

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