Palm tree Butia capitata 10 PCS fresh seeds, Jelly palm, Butia palm, Northern palm Jelly, Butia seeds, Pindo palm tree, Organic seeds, Exotic seeds

🌱 Butia capitata — Jelly palm, Butia palm, Northern palm Jelly, Pindo palm tree

Butia capitata is a pack of 10 fresh seeds of the exotic Jelly palm, a slow-growing palm tree with a short trunk and spreading crown of feathery, arched-down leaves. It is relatively drought-resistant and unpretentious, but requires winter coolness and bright lighting.

🌿 Botanical Description

Butia capitata is a single-stemmed palm tree with a short trunk and a spreading crown of feathery, arched-down leaves of bluish-green color. It grows very slowly, reaching an average height of 3.6 to 4.7 m. In a pot, its size is much smaller, but it requires a spacious place due to the spreading leaves and prickly petioles.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep in well-draining soil at 20-25°C (68-77°F) in spring or summer. Stratification is not required.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C (68-77°F). Germination time: 1-3 months.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Drainage requirements: Good drainage.
• Watering and fertilization: Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11. Frost tolerance: Sensitive to frost.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Butia capitata is native to subtropical regions of South America, specifically in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay. It thrives in areas with bright lighting, good ventilation, and moderate temperatures. It can be found in botanical gardens and greenhouses.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Butia palm is famous for its orange fruits with sweet flesh, resembling small dates, which are used to make jelly and wine. It is relatively drought-resistant and unpretentious, but requires winter coolness and bright lighting. The optimal temperature for Butia in summer is 20-25°C, and in winter, the temperature should not fall below 10°C.