Exorrhizum Palm Plant Care

Clinostigma exorrhizum Becc. ex Martelli

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Clinostigma exorrhizum is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found only in Fiji.

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Water

Every 7–14 days

Light

Bright indirect to partial shade

Temp

65–85°F

Humidity

50–70%

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How do you care for Exorrhizum Palm?

Water Exorrhizum Palm every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

What Is the Exorrhizum Palm?

Exorrhizum Palm (Clinostigma exorrhizum) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Clinostigma genus.

Exorrhizum Palm displays a tall, elegant palm growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 5 ft. Exorrhizum Palm produces produces small, inconspicuous flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Exorrhizum Palm?

Clinostigma exorrhizum 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 Exorrhizum Palm Need?

Exorrhizum Palm thrives in bright indirect to partial shade. Avoid placing Exorrhizum Palm in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Light Requirement

Bright indirect to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Exorrhizum Palm Prefer?

Clinostigma exorrhizum grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Exorrhizum Palm prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Temperature

65–85°F

Humidity

50–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Exorrhizum Palm?

Rich, well-draining soil with added organic matter like compost or peat moss. Good drainage is essential for Exorrhizum Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Exorrhizum Palm?

Feed Exorrhizum Palm 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 Exorrhizum Palm?

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 Exorrhizum Palm?

Exorrhizum Palm can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets. Similar propagation techniques also apply to clinostigma haerestigma plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Exorrhizum Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Exorrhizum 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 Exorrhizum Palm?

Exorrhizum Palm 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 Exorrhizum Palm Need?

Exorrhizum Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. In cooler regions, grow Exorrhizum Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 13b

Keep exploring plants

Exorrhizum 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 Clinostigma genus — compare its care with other Clinostigma species on PlantoScan.

Clinostigma is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.

Exorrhizum Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

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Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Clinostigma exorrhizum Becc. ex Martelli, family Arecaceae (first published in Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 42: 53 (1935)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Exorrhizum 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 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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