Pimo Palm Plant Care
Brahea pimo Becc.
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Brahea pimo is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found only in Mexico.
Every 10–14 days
Full sun
50–100°F
40–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pimo Palm?
Water Pimo Palm every 10–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun. It prefers temperatures of 50–100°F (10–38°C) and 40–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 8 months during the growing season.
What Is the Pimo Palm?
Pimo Palm (Brahea pimo) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Brahea genus.
Pimo Palm displays a tall, solitary trunk growth habit, reaching up to 30 ft tall with a spread of approximately 10 ft. Pimo Palm produces creamy white flowers in large clusters.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Pimo Palm?
Brahea pimo requires watering every 10–14 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 10–14 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pimo Palm Need?
Pimo Palm thrives in full sun.
Light Requirement
Full sun
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pimo Palm Prefer?
Brahea pimo grows best at temperatures of 50–100°F. Pimo Palm prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.
Temperature
50–100°F
Humidity
40–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pimo Palm?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Pimo Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pimo Palm?
Feed Pimo Palm every 8 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 8 months
During the growing season
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Pimo Palm?
Repot every 2-3 years. 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 Pimo Palm?
Pimo Palm can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to limestone brahea plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Pimo Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pimo Palm, 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 Pimo Palm?
Pimo Palm is susceptible to spider mites, palm aphids. 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 Pimo Palm Need?
Pimo Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Pimo Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Pimo Palm 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 Brahea genus — compare its care with other Brahea species on PlantoScan.
Brahea is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Pimo Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Brahea pimo Becc., family Arecaceae (first published in Webbia 2: 103 (1908)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pimo Palm, 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 12a, 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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