Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm (Acoelorrhaphe wrightii)

Growing & Care Tips

With its fan-shaped, silvery-green fronds and slender, clustering trunks, the Everglades Palm adds a distinctive tropical elegance to any outdoor landscape or spacious indoor area. Native to the Florida Everglades, this palm is known for its resilience and architectural beauty, making it an excellent choice for creating a lush, textured garden environment.

How to Grow

Grow the Everglades Palm in full sun to partial shade. It prefers warm climates and thrives in temperatures above 50°F (10°C). Though moderately drought-tolerant once established, it performs best in moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season, and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize every 2-3 months with a palm-specific or balanced fertilizer during spring and summer for optimal growth.

Care Tips

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging.
• Provide ample space for spreading fronds—ideal for open landscapes.
• Trim old or dead fronds as needed to maintain appearance.
• Protect young plants from cold snaps by covering or moving them indoors if possible.

Uses

The Everglades Palm is ideal for coastal and tropical-themed gardens, as a landscape focal point, or for forming natural privacy screens. Its upright and clustering growth habit also makes it suitable for public spaces and large containers in conservatories or bright indoor settings.

Planting Tips

• Plant in moist, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
• Choose a location with space to accommodate the mature spread of the fronds (up to 8-12 feet wide).
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Ensure containers have adequate drainage if growing indoors or in pots.

Maintenance

• Prune only dead or damaged fronds to prevent trunk injury.
• Apply palm fertilizer regularly to maintain frond color and vigor.
• Repot container palms every 2-3 years or as the root ball outgrows the pot.

Pests & Diseases

Monitor for common pests such as scale insects, spider mites, and mealybugs. Treat infestations with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap. Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot, especially in humid climates or with container-grown specimens.

Sizing

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