Arenga caudata (Dwarf Sugar Palm)

Arenga caudata (Dwarf Sugar Palm) yellow fruit close up against deep green foliage leaves backdrop.
Arenga caudata (Dwarf Sugar Palm) yellow fruit spikes extending between wide dark green foliage segments.

Botanical name: Arenga caudata

Common names: Dwarf Sugar Palm, Miniature Sugar Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Southeast Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

A small, shrubby, understorey palm with densely clustering, thin, canelike stems and small leaves that are dark green above and silvery white below. The leaflets are roughly fishtail shaped and have jaggedly toothed margins.

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