Overview
Wettinia quinaria is a plant with a clump-forming, solitary trunk habit in the genus Wettinia, part of the Arecaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Wettinia quinaria 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 tropical gardens.
About
Wettinia quinaria is a clump-forming palm with a solitary trunk, belonging to the genus Wettinia in the Arecaceae family. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil that is neutral in pH and kept moist. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable as a specimen plant in conservatories or tropical gardens. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Wettinia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Wettinia quinaria size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, solitary trunk
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Specimen plant, conservatories, tropical gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Wettinia quinaria
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to red spider mite, scale insects
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to root rot in waterlogged soils
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Wettinia quinaria?
Wettinia quinaria prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Wettinia quinaria need?
Wettinia quinaria grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Wettinia quinaria hardy in the UK?
Wettinia quinaria 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 Wettinia quinaria?
Seed, division.