Syagrus schizophylla
Syagrus schizophylla
Syagrus schizophylla
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Description
Syagrus schizophylla, called Arikuriroba in its native Brazil, is a remarkable small indoor palm tree. It is small in size but truly splendid, is not very demanding in terms of soil and rather easy to cultivate. It is characterised by a short "trunk" with foliar remnants topped by a regular, slightly flattened dome-shaped crown composed of large, intense green pinnate and dentate leaves. It has a graceful and unique silhouette that will make an impression on the terrace during the summer and in the conservatory during winter. It has slow growth and can be grown in a container for many years.
Syagrus schizophylla belongs to the large family of Arecaceae. It is native to the Brazilian coast, where it is frequently used for landscaping. It is found there on sandy soils, along with forest plants. An adult plant freezes below -3°C (26.6°F).
Its trunk, called a stipe, is solitary and heavily adorned with remnants of old leaf stalks (petioles). This Syagrus reaches about 5 metres (16 ft) in height and 2.50 meters (8 feet) in width when grown in the ground, but it will remain much smaller when grown in a container. At the end of the stipe a crown composed of large palmate leaves develops. Each leaf is composed of numerous narrow, leathery, and rigid pinnae, of a glossy green colour. Flowering occurs in late summer, even on relatively young specimens. It takes the form of branched inflorescences that emerge between the leaves, with a different appearance depending on whether they are male or female. Male inflorescences are shorter and somewhat resemble brooms, while female inflorescences are long, pendulous, and adorned with small cream-white flowers. These small blooms are followed by inedible but decorative ovoid fruits, similar to miniature coconuts.
Syagrus schizophylla thrives as long as it does not lack water, heat, or nutrients. It is perfectly suited for container cultivation and makes a superb indoor plant for large, well-lit entrances, conservatories, and temperate greenhouses. It can sometimes be difficult to pair with other plants due to its strong personality: reserve a corner of a terrace for it, perhaps placing Phormiums, cycads, or ornamental gingers nearby.
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Syagrus
schizophylla
Arecaceae
South America
Planting and care
This palm tree has slow growth; it requires sunlight, water and warmth which will promote faster shoot development. Plant Syragus schizophylla in a rich and well-draining substrate composed of compost, garden soil (chalky is fine), and sand (or gravel). Apply compost or fertiliser in spring. It is capable of withstanding short frosts of around -3°C (26.6°F) once mature. As such this species will most often be cultivated in a pot. Place it in the sun during the summer and bring it indoors to a temperate greenhouse or very bright conservatory in winter. Water regularly in summer but not excessively, and reduce the water supply in winter. Relatively easy to grow, it requires little maintenance except for pruning off the oldest fronds flush with the stem.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.