THRINAX PALM
Thrinax radiata
An elegant tropical fan palm with stiff, fan-shaped leaves and a slender, straight trunk. This slow-growing plant is particularly suitable as a container plant, houseplant, or as a focal point in tropical gardens.
Application:š³Solitary |šŖ“Large pot |š”Indoor & outdoor
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Likes full sun to partial shade
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Slow grower
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Water regularly
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Height indoors up to 1/2 meter, outdoors up to 5 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Thrinax Palm, Fan Palm |
| Latin name | Thrinax radiata |
| Origin | Caribbean, Florida |
| Height | Indoors 1/2 meter, outside up to 5 meters |
| Growth habit | Slender, single trunk with a dense crown of fan-shaped leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs sufficient space for the broad crown |
| Light requirements | Full sun to part shade |
| Water requirement | Every other day; tolerates drought well but prefers regular watering |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly: ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove dead leaves for a neat appearance |
| Leaves | Large, stiff, fan-shaped leaves |
| Fruits | Small, white to light green berries |
| Flowers | Small, white flowers in long clusters |
| Attracts butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets |