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How to Grow and Care for Salacca

Salacca is a tropical plant requiring abundant humidity and consistently warm temperatures to thrive. Key care points include maintaining well-draining, moisture-retentive soil and providing filtered sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Special attention is needed for pest control, as salacca is susceptible to mealybugs and scale insects. Regular monitoring and prompt treatment are crucial for keeping the plant healthy.

Watering schedule: Every 2-3 weeks

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Planting and Growing Salacca

Care Difficulty	Hard
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 2-3 weeks

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Types of Salacca

Salak palm

Salak palm (Salacca zalacca) a prickly, clumping palm commonly cultivated for its edible fruit, regularly found in the markets of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It's also called "Snake fruit" since the skin of the fruit is scaly and prickly. The palm's leaflets are used for thatching, while the leaflets' stalk is used for making mats.

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