10" Snake Fruit Palm (Salacca Pondoh) Seedling – Rare Edible Tropical Plant

Discover the rare and exotic Snake Fruit Palm (Salacca Pondoh), a shade-loving tropical plant that produces unique, sweet fruits with a flavor reminiscent of strawberries and peaches. This compact palm is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of rare edible plants.

Key Features:

• Plant Size: Live seedling, 9" tall (11" with pot).

• Fruit Taste: Pondoh variety is known for its sweet, pleasant flavor, unlike other salak varieties that can be tart or astringent.

• Propagation: Male and female plants are required for fruit production. Seedlings are unsexed; commercial growers recommend 1 male to 3 females. Both sexes produce runners for easy propagation.

• Care: Thrives in shaded areas with rich, well-draining soil. Adult plants are extremely thorny, requiring careful handling.

Plant Care:

• Light: Prefers full to partial shade.

• Soil: Comes in a custom soil mix of peat, worm castings, compost, perlite, and high-grade local soil.

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

• Growth Habit: Compact for a palm, ideal for gardens or tropical-themed collections.

Note: Buy three and get one free to increase the likelihood of obtaining both male and female plants for fruit production.

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