sweet Hesper palm · Pruning

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed