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Coccothrinax barbadensis
'Silver Thatch'
[ Palmae ] [ Tropical America ]
With trunks up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, this fine species is one of the tallest, fastest, and most robust in the genus. The big, circular leaves have up to 60 flexuous segments and are a beautiful silvery-gray below. C. barbadensis is widely distributed in the Caribbean and will do well in subtropical and tropical climates. It can take considerable coastal exposure.
Coccothrinax barbadensis

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Palm tree .
Habitat
zone 11 = Winter minimum temperature 4C to 10C (40F to 50F)


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Monoecious ( Plant bearing both male and female flowers )
Solitary ( single-stemmed )
Pinnate Leaves ( Feather-like )

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Cultivation
Substrate
Temperature during winter

1 gravel + 1 soil + 1 humus

Indoor during winter temperature min. from 11 to 16C
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter

Sunny

From time to time ( with a regular spray especially on the leaves )
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth

Regularly and abundantly, but avoid that the water traverse the pot

From time to time when necessary
Pruning
Repotting
No pruning
Repot from time to time

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