Snake Palm

Snake Palm Care

Salacca Zalacca

What is the plant

Salak is a prickly, stemless clumping palm with long erect leaves up to 6 metres tall and a creeping rootstock. The plant usually grows in compact clumps.The plant is commonly cultivated for its edible fruit in tropical Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia where it is very highly esteemed and is often found in local markets

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min 12°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It prefers moist soil
Fertilizer
To help establish your new Salak Snake Fruit Palm, fertilize sparingly at least 6 inches away from the base, tri-annually with a slow time released product. Unfertilized they will tend to grow at a slower pace. Note: The heavy salts in cheaper fertilizers will damage the roots and possibly kill the tree. Its best to use a brand you know and trust.
Sunlight
This Palm requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best.

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Soil
Salak Snake Fruit Palms enjoy well drained but moist, rich organic mix. Remember try to stay away from wet, mucky or arid soils.
Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 22 - 30°c, but can tolerate 12 - 36°c
Container
All palm varieties grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Allow enough room for growth generally a 10″ to a 20″ diameter, 10″ deep container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your palm will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot.

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Additional
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Popularity
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