blue palmetto · Pruning

blue palmetto · Sabal palmetto
Also known as: cabbage palmetto; cabbage palmetto palm; common palmetto; palmetto palm; cabbage palm; cabbage tree; fan palm; Hispaniolan palmetto; thatch palm

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added limestone chippings, in full light. During the growing season water freely and apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water moderately at other times. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered corner; provide winter protection when young. See palm cultivation indoors and palm cultivation outdoors

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