Sealing Wax Palm Plant
Cyrtostachys renda, or Sealing Wax Palm, is a moderate-growing palm, 10-20 ft tall, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, medium moisture, not edible, and no medicinal uses.
Habit
Clumping palm
Height
5-15 m
Growth
Slow-growing
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Partial shade to full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
22-35°C
Humidity (%)
70-90%
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Balanced slow-release NPK
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
10-20 kg
Flowering Time
Rarely flowers
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
16:4:8
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Ornamental palm, air purifier
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 25% peat moss, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with palm-specific fertilizer during growing season.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Aphids, Scale insects
Brown or black leaf spots, white powdery coating, wilting, leaf drop
Copper fungicide, insecticidal soap
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Ornamental benefits: Enhances mental well-being through natural beauty.
Air purification: Absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.