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Coccothinax barbadensis
' Silver Thatch '

[ Palmae ]
[ Tropical America ]
With trunks up to 15 m (50 ft) tall, this fine species is one of the tallest, fastest, and most robust in the genus. The big, circular leaves have up to 60 flexuous segments and are a beautiful silvery-gray below. C. barbadensis is widely distributed in the Caribbean and will do well in subtropical and tropical climates. It can take considerable coastal exposure.
Coccothinax barbadensis
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Palm tree .
Habitat
zone 11 = Winter minimum temperature 4C to 10C (40F to 50F)


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Monoecious ( Plant bearing both male and female flowers )
Solitary ( single-stemmed )
Pinnate Leaves ( Feather-like )

Cultivation  
Substrate
Temperature during winter
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth
Pruning
Repotting

1 gravel + 1 soil + 1 humus

Indoor during winter temperature min. from 11 to 16C

Sunny

From time to time ( with a regular spray especially on the leaves )

Regularly and abundantly, but avoid that the water traverse the pot

From time to time when necessary
No pruning
Repot from time to time


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