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Sabal palmetto

Cabbage Palm, Sabal Palm

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Robust fan palm native to SE USA with high cold tolerance. Large gray-green leaves form a crown. Suitable for large outdoor spaces or bright indoor conservatories.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cabbage Palm, Sabal Palm
Family Arecaceae
Genus Sabal
Species Palmetto
Origin United States (Southeast), Caribbean
Blooming Dioecious, creamy white flowers in summer panicles
Leaf Color Gray-green to blue-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with perlite for drainage

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Watering

Moderate water; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering. Drought tolerant once established. Reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun outdoors; bright filtered light indoors. Avoid deep shade to prevent leggy growth.

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Fertilization

Balanced palm fertilizer in spring/summer. Apply every 4-6 weeks during active growth season.

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Pruning

Remove dead fronds only; never cut the green 'heart' or central bud to avoid lethal damage.

Pest Control Mealybug Palm Weevil Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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