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About the Bismarckia nobilis - Tray 28
Bismarckia nobilisBismarckia nobilis is an impressive fan palm native to the open grasslands of Madagascar. This palm is renowned worldwide for its spectacular silver-blue foliage and powerful appearance. With its solitary growth habit and enormous crown, it is considered a true statement palm, best suited for large gardens, parks and landscape projects.
The palm grows with a single, sturdy trunk and forms an almost spherical crown of large fan-shaped leaves. In cultivation, Bismarckia nobilis usually remains somewhat smaller than in the wild, but it still develops into a very large palm. Thanks to its adaptation to dry and hot conditions, it is remarkably resilient and highly tolerant of heat, provided it receives full sun and well-draining soil.
Characteristics
1. Origin: native to the open savannah and grassland regions of Madagascar.
2. Size: can reach a height of approximately 12 to 18 metres in cultivation; even taller in its natural habitat.
3. Trunk: a single, thick trunk with a diameter of up to around 40 cm, showing distinct ringed scars from old leaf bases.
4. Leaves: very large, fan-shaped leaves up to approximately 3 metres in diameter, typically silver-blue to grey-green in colour; a rarer green form also exists.
5. Crown: broad and almost spherical, with a spread of up to about 7 metres.
6. Flowers and seeds: dioecious, meaning separate male and female plants are required for seed production.
7. Growth habit: solitary-growing and not suitable for transplanting once fully established.
Care
1. Light: requires full sun to maintain its silver colour; at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
2. Watering: once established, highly drought-tolerant, though young plants benefit from regular deep watering.
3. Soil: adapts to many soil types as long as they are extremely well-draining; waterlogged soils may cause root rot.
4. Temperature: suited to warm and tropical climates; the silver form can tolerate brief frost down to approximately -4°C to -6°C, with possible leaf damage.
5. Fertilisation: sensitive to deficiencies of potassium, magnesium and boron; use a slow-release fertiliser specifically formulated for palms.
6. Maintenance: only remove completely dead leaves; pruning green foliage weakens the palm and increases pest risk.
7. Positioning: due to its eventual size, only suitable for spacious locations and should be planted well away from buildings and utility lines.
All specifications
English name
Bismarck Palm
Size
Tray 28
Location
Sunny
Water requirements
Water moderately
Fertilization
Moderate fertilization (± 2 times per year)
Evergreen
Yes
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Flowering
No flowering
Fragrant
Non-fragrant
Edible
No
Fruit
No fruit
Ideal growth temperature
Between 25°C / 30°C
Minimum temperature
Protect from 0°C
Preferred humidity
Average humidity
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