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baby Cocos palm

Lytocaryum weddellianum

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lytocaryum
Family: Arecaceae
Common Names: feather palm

About this plant

A dwarf, evergreen palm to 2m, with a slender stem and elegantly arching fronds composed of numerous narrowly linear leaflets. Grow in a temperate or warm greenhouse or as a houseplant

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H1C

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in loam-based potting compost in bright, filtered light with moderate humidity. Water moderately in growth and apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly; keep almost dry in winter. See palm cultivation indoors for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 18-24°C in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

ArchitecturalPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years