Overview
Thrinax is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Thrinax, part of the Arecaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Thrinax grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant, conservatories and sheltered gardens.
About
Thrinax is a clump-forming evergreen palm belonging to 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. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen plant in conservatories or sheltered gardens. This cultivar is of particular interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thrinax
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Thrinax size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, conservatories, sheltered gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thrinax
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to red spider mite, scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thrinax?
Thrinax prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thrinax need?
Thrinax grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thrinax hardy in the UK?
Thrinax has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Thrinax?
Seed, division.
