How to Grow and Care for Acoelorrhaphe

Acoelorrhaphe thrives in well-drained soil and requires consistent moisture without becoming waterlogged. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and benefits from regular misting to maintain humidity. A special care point is its sensitivity to frost, necessitating indoor placement or protection during colder months.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Acoelorrhaphe

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Hardiness Zones	9

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Types of Acoelorrhaphe

Everglades palm

Everglades palm is primarily cultivated as a decorative landscaping plant. It is named Acoelorrhaphe wrightii for Charles Wright, an American botanist. It used to grow in abundance before commercial use took its toll on the population, but conservation efforts in Florida are successfully increasing numbers.

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