Brahea armata

About this plant

Brahea armata is an outdoor plant from the Brahea group, best suited to full sun. It can reach 3–8 m; seasonal interest: Primarily grown for foliage or form; flowering varies by maturity and conditions. For best results, water as needed and always allow excess water to drain freely. Use fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy soil with organic matter.

Growing and care

• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 3–8 m
• Watering: Water as needed and always allow excess water to drain freely.
• Seasonal interest: Primarily grown for foliage or form; flowering varies by maturity and conditions
• Hardiness / temperature: Hardy to approximately −8°C
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; improve heavy soil with organic matter
• Humidity: Normal outdoor humidity with good air circulation
• Feeding: Mulch or feed in spring according to growth and soil fertility
• Pruning: Remove dead, damaged or crossing growth in the appropriate season
• Potting and repotting: Container plants should be repotted when rootbound
• Aftercare: Unpack promptly, check the compost and allow the plant to settle before repotting. Remove only dead or damaged growth.
• Safety: Ornamental plant; do not eat. Check suitability before placing within reach of children or pets.

Care guidance is general information for the Brahea group; individual cultivars and growing conditions may differ.