MANILA PALM
Adonidia merrillii
A stylish tropical palm with graceful, slightly curved, feathery leaves and a smooth, gray-green trunk. The palm blooms with white flowers and bears red fruit around Christmastime, hence its nickname, "Christmas palm." This palm is also suitable as a container plant on sunny patios or bright indoor spaces.
Application:š³Solitary |šŖ“Large pot
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Likes full sun
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Slow grower
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Water regularly
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Height up to 5 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Manila Palm, Christmas Palm |
| Latin name | Adonidia merrillii |
| Origin | Philippines |
| Height | Up to 5 meters |
| Growth habit | Slender stem (1, 2 or 3) with a full crown of arching leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs sufficient space for the crown of leaves |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Every day |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove dead leaves for a neat appearance |
| Leaves | Long, graceful, feather-shaped leaves |
| Fruits | Red currants |
| Flowers | Small, cream-colored flowers in clusters |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |