This palm has red veins displayed on deep green fronds, that fade with age. Sharp spines are prominent in youth and most shed as they age. This is a variable species. Grows well from almost sea-level to relatively high elavations. The Acanthophoenix is a single trunk, spear-pinnate shaped palm. The cylindrical crown shaft is vivid green. The inflorescence are subfoliar and produces both male and female unisex flowers. Found wild only on the Reunion and Mascarene Islands.
Barbel Phoenix Care
Acanthophoenix Rubra
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9 - 11
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Moist to Wet
Sunlight
Coastal, full-sun or part-day sun; inland, limited sun as tolerated.
Soil
Average moisture, good draining soil.
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Temperature
The plant is said to be able to tolerate light frosts
Popularity
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