chestnut dioon
Also known as: virgin's palm
An evergreen, palm-like plant with a short, stout stem and erect or arching, pinnate leaves to 1.5m in length; rarely flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- chestnut dioon (Dioon edule)
- Genus
- Dioon
- Family
- Zamiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Palms
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of chestnut dioon
Distribution map
Mexico
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of chestnut dioon
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chestnut dioon care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 24 to 32°C in spring in a very sandy potting compost
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Scale insects may be a problem under glass
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