Hameiropas is a slow-growing tree, its height can reach 4,00 meters and its diameter 3,00 meters. The hameiropa has a straight, central and hairy trunk.
Leaves
Its leaves are broad, dark green in fan shape. The stem is slightly spiny and its lamina is palmate.
Flowers
Blooms in summer with inflorescences consisting of small yellow flowers.
Fruit
Its fruits are small, round and have an orange-yellow color.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage. It prefers sandy soils, rich in nutrients.
Position
Prefers sunny positions protected from strong or hot wind. In semi-shaded locations, the coloring of the foliage is affected.
Watering
It has moderate water requirements, except in the summer months when you can increase its watering. In winter we water about every 10 days. In summer 3 to 4 times a week. In spring and autumn 1 to 2 times a week.
Lubrication
Apply the fertilizer in spring and summer (once a month). You can use either a complete, granular fertilizer by spreading it on the soil between the plants and then watering well, or by dissolving a water-soluble fertilizer in the watering can.
Durability
It thrives in places with mild winters and can withstand cold and low temperatures up to - 15ο C. Caution is required with strong winds. Suitable for planting in areas with heavy air pollution. It withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
It is necessary to remove the dried and diseased shoots in early spring.
Diseases and enemies
The biggest enemy of the palm tree is the red beetle, which penetrates and grows on its trunk. It can damage the plant.
It is suitable for
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- For planting in coastal areas.
- In individual places in the garden.
- For planting in a pot.
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Trunk size from 1 m to 10 m
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