Skip to product information
1 of 1

Aquatopia Conservatory

Adonidia merrillii - Christmas Palm

Pot

0757563267257

Regular price
$84.98
Regular price
Sale price
$84.98
  • Hurry, only 1 item left in stock!

Adonidia merrillii                     

AH-doh-nid-ee-ah mer-RILL-ee-eye

Common Names: Christmas Palm, Manila Palm, Pacific Palm

Family: Arecaceae

Origin: Phillipines, Malaysia

Growth: Upwards, old fronds naturally fall off

Light: Full sun

Foot Candles: 250+

Water: Regularly. Keep evenly moist. Can tolerate short periods of drought.

Humidity: 50% - 90%

Temperature: 16°C - 30°C

Soil: Well-draining mix

Height: 21" pot = approx. 14'

Nutrients: 20-10-10 monthly 

Propagation: Seed or splitting

Interiorscape Use: Atrium, Large Potted Plant, Patio

Common Pests: Mealybugs, Aphids, Spider Mites, Scale, Thrips.

Common Issues: Old fronds naturally get pushed off.

Comments: Named after Christmas due to the bright red fruit during the holiday season. One of the most popular palms for interiorscape use. Its fruits are sometimes used as a substitute for the betel nut in preparing buyo for chewing. Often grown in clumps of two to four. Particularly vulnerable to spider mites. Very rarely flowers or produces the iconic fruit when grown indoors. 

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO LARGE SIZE OF PLANT, SPECIAL SHIPPING ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE NEEDED TO ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION. 

CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Adonidia merrillii - Christmas Palm
Adonidia merrillii - Christmas Palm
Adonidia merrillii - Christmas Palm