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Dictyosperma album

Also Known As

  • Hurricane Palm
  • Princess Palm
  • Red Palm

Plant type

tree, palm / cycad

size

  • H: 10'-30'
  • W: 8'-12'

planting zones

  • 10b-11

Dictyosperma album plant details

Dictyosperma album is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter red and yellow flowers emerge followed by black and purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dictyosperma album

Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
Plant family: arecaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 12 FT - wide, 10 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dictyosperma album

USDA Zones: 10b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Dictyosperma album plant

How to Grow Dictyosperma album

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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