Jubaea chilensis aka Coquito Palm

Taxonomy

Genus Jubaea Family Arecaceae Order Arecales Class Liliopsida Phylum Tracheophyta
Jubaea chilensis, commonly known as the Chilean wine palm or Chile cocopalm, is a slow-growing palm native to southwestern South America. It is the only species in the genus Jubaea and is endemic to a small area of central Chile. The palm can reach a height of 25m and has a single, scarred and cracked grey trunk. Its leaves, up to 5m long, are composed of many narrow, rigid, folded leaflets that range in color from yellow-green to dark green. In summer, the palm produces small, bowl-shaped flowers in sprays up to 1.5m long, with dull purple and yellow hues. These are followed by woody, yellow fruit. The trunk of Jubaea chilensis typically reaches a height of 15-18m and has a diameter of 1m. The crown consists of 60-100 cirrus leaves located at the top. The inflorescences, measuring 1.2-1.4m in length, are branched, with pistillate flowers at the base and staminate flowers at the top. The fruit of this palm is a fleshy drupe with round seeds containing approximately 35% oil content.

Common names

Coquito Palm, Syrup Palm, Honey Palm

How to care for Coquito Palm

Difficulty

Coquito Palm presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.

Water

Coquito Palm should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Lighting

Coquito Palm thrives in bright and direct sunlight. To ensure your plant receives enough light to survive, place it less than one foot from a window. The current weather in your area may affect the placement in your home. For example, if you live in a region that has longer and more intense periods of sunlight, then you may want to place the plant farther away from the window to avoid direct sunlight and reduce the risk of sunburn. Alternatively, if you live in a region with relatively milder temperatures and less intense sunlight, then you may be able to place the plant closer to the window for increased exposure. Ultimately, the current weather in your area should be taken into consideration when determining the best placement for your Honey Palm.

Toxicity

Ploi does not possess verified information regarding the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event that you, a member of your family, or a pet ingests plant material with an unclear toxicity level, it is highly recommended to seek the advice of a medical professional.

Region of origin

Coquito Palm’s native range is S. America - Chile.

More info:
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