Adonidia Christmas Palm Single Trunk 23 Inch

Veitchia merrillii

This tropical plant is also known as the Christmas Palm, due to its bright red fruit development in winter. Although fruiting is unlikely to happen here in Northeast Ohio, this species is nonetheless very attractive. Look for Adonidia's sleek, bright green to gray trunk and its crown of 4-5' long, arching fronds with long, green, feathery leaves. This palm is easy to grow and self-cleaning - fronds simply peel off when dying back. Grow it outdoors in full sun where soil dries out sparingly. Adonidia's native range is Malaysia and the Philippines, where it grows 15-25' tall x 6-8' wide. Here in Northeast Ohio, while it loves our summer temperatures, you can expect it to be a much shorter specimen plant perfect for use as a "thriller" in mixed container combos with other flowering tropicals and annuals like Dipladenia, crotons and Lantana planted at its base. Grow in average household temperatures, 60-80 degrees F. In northeast Ohio, tropical plants can be grown indoors year-round or can be enjoyed outdoors in the summer and returned inside during the winter. Prefers well-drained soil, a 1:1 mix of potting and cactus soil works nicely. Water thoroughly, keeping soil evenly moist to slightly dry between water applications. Supply extra humidity by setting the plant on a shallow tray of moistened pebbles. Fertilize with a slow-release plant food in spring and midsummer, or apply a palm plant food following label instructions. Palms like to be rootbound; only repot when clearly outgrown its container.

• Full Sun to Bright Indirect Light
• 6-12' h x 2-8' w
• Container Garden
• Pleasing Foliage