Caranday palm
Also known as: blue needle palm
A palm, initially consisting of a cluster of leaves but in time developing one or more spiny, fibre-covered trunks which grow very slowly to around 6m. Tough, wind-resistant, grey-green leaves are divided into many narrow segments each tipped with a spine. Mature plants may produce flower clusters with up to a hundred white blooms in autumn, with yellow fruit ripening the following summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- Caranday palm (Trithrinax campestris)
- Genus
- Trithrinax
- Family
- Arecaceae
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- Toxicity
- Palms · Trees
- Plant type
- 4-8 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Caranday palm
Distribution map
NC and Northeastern Argentina to Western Uruguay
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Caranday palm
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Caranday palm care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at not less than 25°C
Growing
GrowingEasy to grow in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun. Wind-tolerant but will need protection from hard winter frosts
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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