BUTIA CAPITATA

This palm tree, also known as “Palmera capitata” or “Palm of the Jelly”, is a species belonging to the Arecaceae family. It is endemic to South America, more specifically to Brazil. This species is characterized by being a solitary trunk, which does not reach great height, measuring between 4 to 5 meters in height. On some occasions, part of its trunk is also hidden underground. Its leaves are pinnate and arched, being green in color, and can measure between 1 and 2 meters long. The crown of this palm, formed by its leaves, can be composed of up to 20 leaves. Its inflorescence can measure up to 1 meter high, giving beautiful flowers and a characteristic fruit due to its acid taste, yellow to red in color. It is a very resistant palm tree because it can withstand low temperatures of up to 10 degrees below zero. Perfect for planting both in the garden and inside our home, always placing it in a bright area with good drainage of the soil or pot.

CARE FOR YOUR PALM TREES

Las Palmeras can be had both indoors and outdoors. There are varieties that are better adapted to the outdoors or garden, and there are others better adapted to live indoors and in pots.

Indoors

- Plants in general prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, it will always be preferable next to a window, on a balcony or on a terrace.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. It is advisable to put a layer of engraving on the bottom of the pot.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus.

- Irrigation has to be every 3 or 4 days, before making sure that the substrate is dry, excess water is not good.

Outside

- There are palm trees that prefer direct sun and others prefer more shady areas, it is also very important to take into account the climate of the place where you live, there are palm trees well adapted to low temperatures and other palm trees that prefer warmer climates.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in soil and in pot. Water puddles are not good for plants in general.

- The ideal substrate for palm trees has to be rich in organic matter, a good worm humus, Compost or Manure would be enough.

- Irrigation, as the palm tree is on the ground and being more intense than in a pot, it can be one watering a week.

- A preventive treatment against diseases with repeated spraying 3 or 4 times a year allows to keep some species of palm trees safe from possible pests.