Butia capitata plant1

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Name Butia capitata Common name Jelly pal What you get The plant in the photo About Butia capitata is a beautiful palm and instantly recognisable by its thick trunk and long feathery leaves that have a recurve twist in them. The leaves are long, thin and blue/grey in colour. Hardy to -10/-12 when mature, however wrap in fleece in cold winters. Butia makes a great garden or container plant. Origin Brazil and South America Planting and care Best positioned in full sun or semi shade and planted in moist, fertile soil. Don't let it dry...

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