butia capitata stem plant total 30 170 210 cm pot o 37 cm Dracaena surrounded by a dark purple

surrounded by a dark purple

it’s quite low-maintenance

Branched trunks are rare

After flowering

curved spines along the margins

butia capitata stem plant total 30 170 210 cm pot o 37 cm Dracaena surrounded by a dark purpleButia capitata From Brazil comes one of the hardiest feather palms, also know as Pindo palm, wine palm, or jelly palm. There are several known forms of this palm. The leaves can vary from bluish grey to green depending on the form. Ultimately it can grow to about 4 to 6 mtr, though this will take some years. The fruit from this palm are used to make jelly, hence the name jelly palm. Butia capitata is an essential palm for the exotic garden and will