Genus Veitchia (Christmas palm, Manila palm, Montgomery palm, Winin palm)

VEET-chee-ah Common Name: Christmas palm, Manila palm, Montgomery palm, Winin palm

These palms draw attention with their distinctive crownshafts, large flower panicles with innumerable stamens, and showy red or orange fruits. Most species are indigenous to tropical rainforests of the Pacific Islands. Smaller species ornament gardens and patios; grow larger species in open areas. 
Noteworthy characteristics: Most grow well in containers, and can be grown under glass in cooler climates.
Care: Outdoors, grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Indoors, provide full light and a peat and sand-based soil mix; water and fertilize when in growth, sparingly in winter.
Propagation: Sow seed in spring at 75°F.
Problems: Spider mites if grown indoors.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Veitchia

Veitchia montgomeryana
(Montgomery palm) Be the first to rate this plant

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This tropical palm grows to 35 feet tall and has stiff, feathery-textured fronds. In summer, it bears yellow flowers followed by fruit that ripens to bright red. It tolerates both alkaline soil and coastal conditions well.

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