Assai Palm

Assai Palm Care

Euterpe Oleracea

What is the plant

Acai, (Euterpe oleracea), also spelled assai or assaí, species of palm (family Arecaceae) cultivated for both its fruit and edible hearts of palm. Native to tropical South and Central America, acai palms are common along the Amazon River estuary and are cultivated on floodplains, especially in the state of Pará in Brazil. The plant has long been valued commercially for its high-quality hearts of palm, and its fruits, touted as a superfood, grew in popularity worldwide in the early 21st century.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

22°C - 32°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water them thoroughly, and continue to water them as often as necessary to keep their soil evenly damp but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Feed them a couple times a year. For a timed-release palm fertilizer, such as 8-4-8, apply about 1/2 tablespoon per square foot of planting area around the trunks. For an organic palm fertilizer, such as 4-1-3, double that amount.
Sunlight
Prefers a position sheltered from the sun with plenty of moisture

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Soil
fertile and acidic soil that is well drained but stays moist
Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 28°c, but can tolerate 16 - 32°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 5°c or lower