Pindo, Palm Seed
Pindo Palm Seed
- Gracefully arching blue-green fronds bring tropical flair north of the palm belt
- Summer clusters of sweet, yellow to orange fruit with pineapple-apricot flavor make jelly
- One of the most cold-tolerant feather palms, drought tolerant once established
- Patience pays off when growing seeds into handsome container palms
Key Attributes
About Pindo, Palm Seed
Gardens well north of the usual palm belt can still enjoy a tropical look thanks to this hardy beauty. Pindo Palm, also called Jelly Palm (Butia capitata), is one of the most cold-tolerant feather palms, forming a stout trunk topped with gracefully arching, blue-green fronds. In summer it bears clusters of sweet, yellow to orange fruit with a tropical pineapple-apricot flavor that is prized for jelly. It is slow and steady, drought tolerant once established, and handsome in containers when young.
Growing details
Plant profile
Seed & variety
Before Planting
Planting
Watering
Fertilizer
Harvesting
Tips
Pests & Diseases
Watch for root rot in heavy, wet soils and for nutrient deficiencies such as frizzle top from manganese shortage. Good drainage and palm fertilizer prevent most issues.
Scale insects and palm leaf skeletonizer may appear. Indoors, check for spider mites and mealybugs.
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