sweet Hesper palm

How to Grow and Care for sweet Hesper palm

sweet Hesper palm · Brahea dulcis
Also known as: rock palm

In frost-prone areas, grow young specimens in full light as houseplants or under glass at 5-15°C in loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No. 2, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly while in growth, water sparingly in winter, and pot on or top-dress in spring - for more advice, see palm cultivation indoors; in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate poor, dry soil, and will survive short periods at 0°C - for more advice, see palm cultivation outdoors

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Planting and Growing sweet Hesper palm

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAlkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
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Care Tips

In frost-prone areas, grow young specimens in full light as houseplants or under glass at 5-15°C in loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No. 2, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly while in growth, water sparingly in winter, and pot on or top-dress in spring - for more advice, see palm cultivation indoors; in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate poor, dry soil, and will survive short periods at 0°C - for more advice, see palm cultivation outdoors

How to Water sweet Hesper palm?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for sweet Hesper palm?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for sweet Hesper palm?

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What Soil Is Best for sweet Hesper palm?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for sweet Hesper palm?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize sweet Hesper palm?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune sweet Hesper palm?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate sweet Hesper palm?

Sow seed at 23-27°C in spring

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How to Transplant sweet Hesper palm?

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How to Care for sweet Hesper palm in Winter?

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How to Plant sweet Hesper palm?

In frost-prone areas, grow young specimens in full light as houseplants or under glass at 5-15°C in loam-based potting compost such as John Innes No. 2, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly while in growth, water sparingly in winter, and pot on or top-dress in spring - for more advice, see palm cultivation indoors; in frost-free areas, grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate poor, dry soil, and will survive short periods at 0°C - for more advice, see palm cultivation outdoors

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How to Repot sweet Hesper palm?

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How to Harvest sweet Hesper palm?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects

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The Toxicity of sweet Hesper palm

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Attributes of sweet Hesper palm

Plant typePalms
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitColumnar upright
OriginCentral America

Scientific Classification

Species
Brahea dulcis
Genus
Brahea
Family
Arecaceae
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