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Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Água
Once established (12–18 months), Foxtail Palm is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Low-moderate water once established. 1-2x per week dry season. Outstanding drought tolerance for a palm once established. Well-drained soils mandatory — root rot fatal.
Solo e Fertilização
Fertilizer: Palm special 8-2-12 with Mn, Mg, and micronutrients — essential in South Florida's limestone soils to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
Schedule: 3x per year (February, May, November) palm-specific 8-2-12 + Mn + Mg slow-release.
Tolerância ao Sal
- Altura Madura
- 20–30 ft
- Largura Madura
- 8–12 ft
- Taxa de Crescimento
- fast
- Demanda de Água
- 2/10
- Grau Florida
- Florida #1
- Custo Instalado
- $$$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Status FLEPPC
- None
- Classificação Iguana
- 7/10
Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida
Encontre Foxtail Palm em viveiros do Sul da Flórida — verifique disponibilidade e preços em viveiros próximos.
Perguntas Frequentes
How fast does Foxtail Palm grow in South Florida?
Foxtail Palm has a fast growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Foxtail Palm safe for pets?
Yes, Foxtail Palm is considered pet-safe. Non-toxic. Self-cleaning — no sharp frond issues after fronds drop. Red fruit litter — monitor dogs from excessive fruit consumption (GI upset possible).
How much water does Foxtail Palm need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Foxtail Palm is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Foxtail Palm tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Foxtail Palm has moderate salt tolerance (5/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.
Is Foxtail Palm available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Foxtail Palm is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. NOT FLEPPC.
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guia do Município →Broward County
Allowed. Very common throughout Broward County.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guia do Município →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Cold sensitive — zone 10a minimum.
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guia do Município →Collier County
Allowed. Very popular throughout Collier County landscape applications.
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guia do Município →Monroe County
Allowed. Excellent in Keys tropical climate.
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
Ver Guia do Município →Sempre verifique os requisitos atuais do condado antes da instalação.
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