Description

💧 Watering
Water 2–3 times per week during hot months.
Keep soil evenly moist, especially while establishing.
Once mature, moderately drought-tolerant but prefers regular watering in Malta’s dry summers.

☀️ Sunlight
Prefers bright light to full sun once established.
Young plants do best in partial shade until acclimated.
Protect from hot, dry winds and intense afternoon sun in exposed areas.

🍃 Foliage / 🌸 Flowering
Tall, elegant palm with graceful arching fronds and a smooth, grey-green trunk topped by a green crownshaft.
Produces creamy-white flowers followed by red decorative berries in summer–autumn.
Grown for its lush tropical appearance and symmetrical canopy.

🪴 Potting Mix
Well-draining loamy mix rich in organic matter.
Keep moist but not soggy.
For pots: use a palm or tropical plant mix with perlite for aeration.

🌿 Fertilizer
Feed every 6–8 weeks in spring–summer with a palm fertilizer high in magnesium and potassium.
Avoid overfeeding in winter.

✅🐕🐈 Pet Safety
This plant is labeled as non-toxic to cats and dogs by the ASPCA. However, be advised that the consumption of any plant material may cause vomiting and gastrointestinal upset for dogs and cats. Sherries will not be held accountable to any symptom. If you believe that your animal is ill or may have ingested a poisonous substance, please contact a vet immediately.

🌬️ Air Purifying ✅
Excellent natural air filter. Contributes to cleaner air and cooling effect.

🌿 Additional Notes
Best grown in sheltered, frost-free, and wind-protected spots in Malta.
Ideal for courtyards, poolside planting, or tropical-themed gardens.
Mulch base to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
Can reach up to 10–12 m in the ground, or smaller in large pots.