Mountain-cabbage

Euterpe precatoria

Euterpe

Arecaceae

Tropical Plants

Zone 5–9

🐾 Pet-Safe

Mountain-cabbage palm is a tall tropical palm from South American rainforests that thrives in humid, warm environments with consistent moisture. It prefers partial shade when young and requires rich, well-draining soil with regular fertilization during the growing season. Best suited for outdoor tropical or subtropical gardens with ample space for its tall stature.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

120″

Watering Schedule

Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply And Consistently; Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Well-Drained

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Temperature

0° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 36″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Cutting

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Belize

Bolivia

Brazil North

Central American Pac

Colombia

Costa Rica

Ecuador

French Guiana

Guatemala

Guyana

Honduras

Nicaragua

Panamá

Peru

Suriname

Trinidad-Tobago

Venezuela

Venezuelan Antilles

Attracts

🐝 Birds

🐝 Bees

Sources

Data: trefle

Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 10, 2005 by OTS - O. Vargas (cc-by-nc-sa)

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