Pindo Palms

Pindo palm is known to be one of the hardiest palms, surviving temperatures in the upper teens without permanent damage. The adult foliage is usually a silvery green colour. When young it is just green. It is called jelly palm because jelly can be made of the fruit that surrounds the seeds, which are produced in abundance. Plant in full sun.

SPECIFICS

Botanical Name: Butia Eriospatha
Common Name: Jelly Palm, Wine Palm, South American Jelly Palm, Butia australis, Butia Palm

Family: Arecaceae (Palmae)
Cold Tolerance: 10°F (-12C)
USDA Zones: 8 to 11 (Winter Hardiness to 15° F)
Growth Rate: Slow
Plant Type: Evergreen Palm
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Spread: 10 to 15 feet
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Sun: Full Sun or Part Shade
Drought Tolerance: High

Water: Medium (Regular watering and feeding will produce a faster growing, more attractive palm)
Maintenance: Low
Soil: Sandy and well drained

GERMINATION

1. Collect ripe palm seeds and peel the layer off the skin off. Then dust the seeds with fungicide
2. Store the seeds in sealed plastic bags at temperatures above 65°F for several weeks to over a year.
3. Soak the seeds in water for 1 to 7 days before planting. Change the water daily.
4. Mix 1/2 cup of bleach with five cups of water. Place the seeds in a strainer and pour the bleach mixture over them. The bleach will sterilize the outside of the seeds and prevent mould growth.
5. Fill a pot with high-quality potting soil. Plant the seeds so they are level with the soil surface. The seeds do not have to be completely covered to germinate. Germination containers should balance moisture retention and good drainage. A 1:1 by volume mixture of peat moss and perlite is widely used.
6. Put the pot in a warm area that stays between 70 and 100 degrees. The seeds should not be in sunlight as they are at risk for drying out.
7. Water the soil until it is damp to the touch. The soil must stay damp at all times throughout the germination process. It may take up to 100 days for the seeds to germinate.

How to Care for a Pindo Palm Pindo palm care is not difficult at all. There are no diseases or insect problems with this tree, other than the odd micro-nutrient deficiency. Regular fertilization will help keep the pindo palm looking its best. Pindo palms are able to survive hot and windy conditions, but it is always best to keep the soil adequately moist. This Brazil native requires some pruning of dead fronds to keep its appearance tidy.

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How to Care for a Pindo Palm Pindo palm care is not difficult at all. There are no diseases or insect problems with this tree, other than the odd micro-nutrient deficiency. Regular fertilization will help keep the pindo palm looking its best. Pindo palms are able to survive hot and windy conditions, but it is always best to keep the soil adequately moist. This Brazil native requires some pruning of dead fronds to keep its appearance tidy.

Read more about Gardening Know How: Pindo Palm Care: Tips For Growing Pindo Palm Trees https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/pindo-palm/growing-pindo-palm-trees.htm