Also known as Woolly Butia Palm · Wooly Butia · Wooly Jelly Palm
Butia eriospatha, the woolly jelly palm, is a stunning South American palm with feathery blue-green foliage and edible fruit, native to southern Brazil and Uruguay.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers bright, direct sunlight for best growth and development.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings; reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
75% intensity
Prefers warm temperatures (18-27°C); protect from frost.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced palm fertilizer during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
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Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce watering significantly in winter. Avoid waterlogged conditions, which can lead to root rot.
Mature palms are more drought-tolerant than young ones.
Remove dead or damaged fronds by cutting them back to the trunk. Avoid removing green fronds, as they are essential for the palm's health and energy production.
Pruning is minimal and primarily for tidiness and removing dead material.
Propagation is typically done by seed. Seeds require consistent warmth and moisture to germinate, which can take several months. Scarification or soaking seeds prior to planting can improve germination rates.
This method is slow and results are not guaranteed.
Young palms may need repotting every 2-3 years into a slightly larger container. Mature palms are best left undisturbed in their pots or planted in the ground. Overpotting can lead to poor drainage and root issues.
Use a well-draining potting mix.
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Where Woolly Jelly Palm (Butia eriospatha) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Arecales |
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Butia |
| Species | Butia eriospatha |
Similar in genus Butia
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