Overview

Ceroxylon alpinum subsp. alpinum is a plant with a tree habit in the genus Ceroxylon, part of the Arecaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ceroxylon alpinum subsp. alpinum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include conservatories and indoor spaces.

About

Ceroxylon alpinum subsp. alpinum, known as the New Granada wax palm, is an evergreen tree from the Arecaceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. This palm is suited to conservatories and indoor spaces in the UK, where it requires protection (H1a hardiness). It is propagated by seed and is particularly notable in spring and summer.

About the genus

Ceroxylon is a genus of flowering plants in the family Arecaceae, native to the Andes in Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia, known as Andean wax palms.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ceroxylon

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H1a

Plant details

Ceroxylon alpinum subsp. alpinum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Tree

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Conservatories, indoor spaces

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Ceroxylon alpinum subsp. alpinum

Propagation

Seed

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions