chestnut dioon

How to Grow and Care for chestnut dioon

chestnut dioon · Dioon edule
Also known as: virgin's palm

Grow under glass in indoors in a mix of equal parts fibrous loam, coarse bark and garden compost. Site in full sun with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

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Planting and Growing chestnut dioon

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeClay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow under glass in indoors in a mix of equal parts fibrous loam, coarse bark and garden compost. Site in full sun with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

How to Water chestnut dioon?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for chestnut dioon?

Full sun

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What Soil Is Best for chestnut dioon?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for chestnut dioon?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize chestnut dioon?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune chestnut dioon?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate chestnut dioon?

Propagate by seed sown at 24 to 32°C in spring in a very sandy potting compost

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How to Transplant chestnut dioon?

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How to Care for chestnut dioon in Winter?

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How to Plant chestnut dioon?

Grow under glass in indoors in a mix of equal parts fibrous loam, coarse bark and garden compost. Site in full sun with shade from hot sun. Water freely when in growth applying a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly. Water sparingly in winter

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How to Repot chestnut dioon?

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How to Harvest chestnut dioon?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Scale insects may be a problem under glass

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The Toxicity of chestnut dioon

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Attributes of chestnut dioon

Plant typePalms
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitTufted
OriginMexico

Scientific Classification

Species
Dioon edule
Genus
Dioon
Family
Zamiaceae
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