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Butia capitata Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most fertile moist but well-drained soils in a sheltered sunny position[188, 200, 231]. Tolerates light shade[188]. This plant is not very hardy in Britain but it tolerates short-lived frosts down to about -2°c and can be pot-grown taking the pot outdoors in the summer and keeping it in a conservatory during the winter[200]. It might succeed outdoors in a selected site in the very mildest areas of the country[200]. There are several mature specimens in southwest Cornwall that were planted in the early 1900's[231]. Palms usually have deep penetrating root systems and generally establish best when planted out at a young stage. However, older plants are substantially more cold tolerant than juvenile plants[231]. In areas at the limit of their cold tolerance, therefore, it is prudent to grow the plants in containers for some years, giving them winter protection, and only planting them into their permanent positions when sheer size dictates[231]. Palms can also be transplanted even when very large. Although the thick fleshy roots are easily damaged and/or dessicated, new roots are generally freely produced. It is important to stake the plant very firmly to prevent rock, and also to give it plenty of water until re-established - removing many of the leaves can also help[231]. A slow-growing plant[231], it is occasionally cultivated for its edible fruit and seed[61]. For further Butia capitata gardening information |
