San José hesper palm

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light. In growth water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; water sparingly in winter. Pot on or topdress in spring. See: palm cultivation indoors. Outdoors, grow in well-drained soil in full sun; will tolerate poor dry soil. Frost-free conditions are necessary year-round or bring undercover during winter.

No pruning required. Remove the lowest withered leaves (fronds) to improve appearances and leave a clear trunk.

Sow seed at 23-27°C (73-81°F) in spring.

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects.

Generally disease-free.