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Christmas Palms 25 Gallons

  • $155.89

Christmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii)

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Botanical Name: Adonidia merrillii
Common Names: Christmas Palm, Manila Palm, Veitchia Palm
Plant Type: Tropical palm tree
Height: 6-25 feet
Width: 5-8 feet
Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirement: Moderate
Pet Safety: Non-toxic to pets

Bring a touch of tropical elegance to your garden or indoor space with the Christmas Palm, known for its attractive form and festive red fruits that appear around the holiday season. This versatile palm is perfect for adding a touch of the tropics to landscapes, patios, or indoor containers.

Features:

  • Foliage: The Christmas Palm has arching fronds with glossy, bright green leaflets that provide a lush, tropical appearance.
  • Trunk: Its smooth, slender trunk is grayish and often marked with distinct rings from old leaf scars, adding to its ornamental appeal.
  • Fruits: This palm produces bright red fruits around Christmas time, giving it its common name and adding a festive touch to the landscape.
  • Growth Habit: Typically grows in a clumping form with multiple stems, but can also be found as a single-stem specimen.

Plant Care:

  • For Beginners: Christmas Palms are suitable for beginners due to their low maintenance requirements. Place in full sun to partial shade. Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Use well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Fertilize every 3-4 months with a balanced palm fertilizer to encourage healthy growth and vibrant foliage.

  • For Intermediate Gardeners: Intermediate gardeners can enhance plant health by providing consistent humidity levels, especially in drier climates. Prune any dead or yellowing fronds to maintain a tidy appearance. Watch for pests such as spider mites and scale, which can be treated with insecticidal soap or horticultural oil.

  • For Professional Gardeners: Professionals can optimize Christmas Palm growth by ensuring adequate spacing between plants for air circulation and light penetration. They can also propagate through seeds, which can be collected from the mature red fruits. Ensure seedlings are kept in a warm, humid environment for successful germination.

Pet Safety:

  • Non-Toxic: Christmas Palms are non-toxic to pets, making them a safe choice for households with cats, dogs, and other pets.

Enhance your landscape or indoor décor with the Christmas Palm, a stunning and easy-to-care-for plant that adds a tropical touch and festive charm. Whether used as a focal point in the garden, a patio accent, or a striking indoor specimen, this palm brings natural beauty and elegance to any setting.