Adonidia Palm
Adonida Palm, Christmas Palm, Manila Palm
Veitchia merrilii
Light Level: High
Water Level: Medium
The Adonida Palm has a slender gray stem topped by a crown of arching fronds. Adonida comes from Adonis, the handsome sun god of the ancient Romans. It was named Christmas Palm because in its native habitat, it bears bright red fruit around the end of December.
Country of Origin
Philippines
Maintenance Tips
This plant will not tolerate soggy conditions. Plant can tolerate short periods of drought.
Pests and Problems
Scale, mites, and aphids
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