Attalea amygdalina Plant Care
Attalea amygdalina Kunth
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Attalea amygdalina is a species of palm endemic to Colombia.
Every 7–14 days
Full sun to partial shade
65–85°F
50–80%
At a glance
How do you care for Attalea amygdalina?
Water Attalea amygdalina every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–80% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Attalea amygdalina Native To?
What Is the Attalea amygdalina?
Attalea amygdalina (Attalea amygdalina) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Attalea genus. Attalea amygdalina is native to Colombia.
Attalea amygdalina displays a tall, single-trunk palm growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 15 ft. Attalea amygdalina produces creamy white flowers in large clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Attalea amygdalina?
Attalea amygdalina requires watering every 7–14 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Attalea amygdalina Need?
Attalea amygdalina thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Attalea amygdalina Prefer?
Attalea amygdalina grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Attalea amygdalina prefers humidity levels of 50–80%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
65–85°F
Humidity
50–80%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Attalea amygdalina?
Well-draining sandy soil with organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Attalea amygdalina to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Attalea amygdalina?
Feed Attalea amygdalina every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Attalea amygdalina?
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Attalea amygdalina?
Attalea amygdalina can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Attalea amygdalina Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Attalea amygdalina, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Attalea amygdalina?
Attalea amygdalina is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, scale insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Attalea amygdalina Need?
Attalea amygdalina grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Attalea amygdalina is native to Colombia. In cooler regions, grow Attalea amygdalina as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
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Attalea amygdalina is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Attalea genus (family Arecaceae) — search all Attalea species in the plant lookup.
Attalea amygdalina thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Attalea amygdalina Kunth, family Arecaceae (first published in Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 310 (1816)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Attalea amygdalina, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 13b, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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