SPINDLE PALM
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
A beautiful tropical palm with a striking, swollen trunk resembling a spindle (hence the name). It has gracefully curved, feathery leaves and is also perfect as a container plant on sunny patios. The Spindle palm is closely related to the Bottle palm but has a slightly more slender trunk.
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 6/7 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
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| Common name | Spindle Palm |
| Latin name | Hyophorbe verschaffeltii |
| Origin | Mascarene Islands (Rodrigues) |
| Height | Up to 6-7 meters |
| Growth habit | Single trunk with a characteristic thickening in the middle (spindle shape) and a compact crown of leaves |
| Location (take into account) | Needs sufficient space for the crown of leaves |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Every other day |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize regularly; ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance; remove dead leaves for a neat appearance |
| Leaves | Long, feather-shaped leaves with a graceful appearance |
| Fruits | Small, orange to red fruits |
| 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 |