Extremely decorative, very exotic and also quite rare in Germany - the Chilean honey palm is a very interesting ornamental plant. It is particularly popular with collectors. Since it grows very slowly, large specimens are quite expensive.
How fast does a Chilean honey palm grow per year?
The Chilean honey palm has slower growth of around 5 cm per year. It should overwinter frost-free for the first five years and only forms a trunk as it gets older, around the 25th year.
The Chilean honey palm grows just 5 cm per year. It is hardy, but only with age. Young plants up to around 5 years of age should definitely overwinter frost-free. Only when she is around 25 years old does she form a real tribe.
Interesting facts about the honey palm:
- grows very slowly, approx. 5 cm per year
- should not overwinter outside for the first 5 years
- Stem formation from around the age of 25
- Flower formation only from around the age of 60
Tip
If you love exotic plants but only have a small garden, consider a Chilean honey palm. She grows very slowly, but is a beauty even at a young age.
