Guadalupe palm

Grow under glass in loam-based potting compost in full light. Sow seed at 23-27°C (73-81°F) in spring. 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. Tolerates average winter temperatures in southern, urban and coastal regions of UK once mature.

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

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

Generally disease-free.