{"product_id":"christmas-palm-6-pot","title":"Christmas Palm - 6\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eChristmas Palm (Adonidia merrillii), also called Manila Palm, is a graceful, compact feather palm with a smooth grey trunk topped by a neat crown of glossy, arching pinnate fronds. Its name comes from the showy clusters of bright red fruits that ripen around the winter holidays, set off by a green crownshaft. Smaller and tidier than the coconut palm it resembles, it suits gardens, avenues and large containers. Self-cleaning and relatively low-maintenance, it thrives in India's warm, humid plains. It needs sun to part shade, regular water and well-drained soil, and is sensitive to cold and frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArecaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilippines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 m (often less in pots)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-3 m crown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlossy green arching pinnate fronds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreamy white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpring to summer; red fruit in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical, frost-tender (USDA 10-11)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep soil evenly moist; do not let it dry out fully.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, well-drained loamy soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-35C ideal; protect below 10C.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to high.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced palm fertilizer with micronutrients quarterly.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-cleaning; remove only fully dead fronds.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years for container plants.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom fresh seed.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpider mites, scale and mealybugs.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic to pets and humans.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA popular ornamental for gardens, avenues, entrances and large patio containers; its compact size and festive red fruit make it ideal for both landscaping and accent planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn India it flourishes in the warm, humid plains and coastal regions in full sun. Water regularly in summer, feed with a micronutrient-rich palm fertilizer, and shelter young plants from cold north Indian winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water a Christmas Palm?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist, watering 2-3 times a week in summer and less in winter. Do not let it dry out completely or sit waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to partial shade. More sun gives a fuller crown, while young plants appreciate some shade in extreme heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the Christmas Palm is non-toxic to cats, dogs and humans, making it a safe choice for homes and gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, its compact size suits large containers for patios and balconies. Use rich, well-drained soil and repot every 2-3 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it propagated?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from fresh seed, which germinates over several weeks to months in warm, moist conditions. It cannot be grown from cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the frond tips turning brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrown tips often signal underwatering, low humidity or a micronutrient deficiency. Water consistently and feed with a palm fertilizer containing magnesium and manganese.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it produce red fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMature palms flower in spring-summer and bear bright red fruit clusters that ripen around the winter holiday season, giving it its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it grow indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be kept indoors near a very bright window when young, but it prefers outdoor light and humidity for long-term healthy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is frost-tender and suffers below about 10C. In cooler north Indian winters, protect or move container plants to a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a balanced palm fertilizer with micronutrients (magnesium, manganese, iron) about quarterly during the warm growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256086626550,"sku":"PLT-CHRISTMASPAL-P06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-christmas-palm-manila-palm-dwarf-royal-palm-plant.jpg?v=1783920757","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/christmas-palm-6-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}