Extremely decorative, very exotic and also quite rare in Germany - the Chilean honey palm is a very interesting ornamental plant. It is especially popular with collectors. However, since it grows very slowly, large specimens are quite expensive.
The Chilean honey palm only forms a trunk after 25 years
The Chilean honey palm grows just 5 cm per year. Although it is hardy, but only with increasing age. Young plants up to about 5 years should be wintered frost-free. Only at the age of about 25 does she form a real tribe.
Interesting facts about the honey palm tree:
- grows very slowly, about 5 cm per year
- should not hibernate outside for the first 5 years
- Stem formation from about the 25th year
- Flowering only from around the 60th year
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If you love exotic plants but only have a small garden, then consider a Chilean honey palm. She is a very slow grower but is a beauty even when young.