Copernicia prunifera, the Carnauba Wax Palm, is a fan palm from Brazil, famed for the valuable wax produced on its leaves.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun.
Watering
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Soil
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with good aeration.
Temperature
Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Feed during the growing season.
Prefers full sun.
Protect young plants from intense midday sun.
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Reduce in cooler months.
Well-draining soil is crucial. Prefers sandy or loamy soils with good aeration.
Ideal growing range is 20-30°C.
Can tolerate brief dips but avoid frost.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Feed during the growing season.
Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half.
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Category
Foliage, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
10-15 m
Spread
3-5 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
None
Leaf Color
Green, Glaucous
Leaf Type
Palmate
Flower Size
0.5 cm
Toxic for humans
No
Rating: 0/5
Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
