Butia eriospatha

Butia

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Common Name: 

Butia

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Brown

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Butia (Butia eriospatha) - Description

Butia eriospatha is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is found only in Brazil.

Butia (Butia eriospatha) - Blooming

Small yellow flowers appear in the summer followed by clusters of yellow to red fruits. The fruits are showy and edible.

Butia (Butia eriospatha) - Growth

Monoecious, single-stemmed palms. Does best in full sun exposure or light shade. Hardy to 15F/-9C. Pindo Palms are slow growing up to 20 ft. tall. Tolerates periods of 32F (0C) in areas with dry, sunny weather conditions. In less hardy areas, Butia works well as a houseplant (young plants), or grown in a cool greehouse or conservatory. Can be grown outdoors in frost-free areas as specimen trees. Butia grows best in cool, dry areas.

Butia (Butia eriospatha) - Planting

Sow seeds in spring at 75-84F (24-29C).

Butia (Butia eriospatha) - Pest

Spider mites and scale insects. Other problems include tar spot, butt rot, false smut, and fungal leaf diseases.

Butia (Butia eriospatha) - Soil and irrigation

Needs regular water. Does best with well-drained soil. Water moderately when in growth, keep just moist in winter.

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