blue palmetto

Under glass, grow in loam-based potting compost with added limestone chippings, in full light. During the growing season water freely and apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water moderately at other times. Outdoors, grow in moderately fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered corner; provide winter protection when young. See palm cultivation indoors and palm cultivation outdoors

No pruning required

Propagate by seed sown at 20°C in spring

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and scale insects

Generally disease-free