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Jubaea (Jubaea chilensis)

Jubaea chilensis, the Chilean wine palm, is a slow-growing palm native to Chile, known for its edible fruit and distinctive appearance.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Water when the top soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining, sandy loam or loamy soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect young plants from intense sun.

Water

Water when the top soil is dry.

Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, sandy loam or loamy soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C.

Tolerates brief light frosts when mature.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Ornamental, Fruit

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

15-25 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Slow

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Pinnate

Flower Size

0.5 cm

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Synonyms
Cocos chilensis (Molina) Molina
Jubaea spectabilis Kunth
Micrococos chilensis (Molina) Phil.
Palma chilensis Molina
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderArecales
  • familyArecaceae
  • genusJubaea
  • speciesJubaea chilensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

Yes

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