Chilean Wine Palm Plant Care
Juania australis Drude ex Hook.f.
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Juania australis, the Chonta palm, is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, the only species in the genus Juania. It is a solitary trunked palm tree which is endemic to the Juan Fernández Islands archipelago in the southeast Pacific Ocean west of Chile.
Every 7–14 days
Bright indirect light
65–85°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Chilean Wine Palm?
Water Chilean Wine Palm every 7–14 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it bright indirect light. It prefers temperatures of 65–85°F (18–29°C) and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Chilean Wine Palm Native To?
What Is the Chilean Wine Palm?
Chilean Wine Palm (Juania australis) belongs to the Arecaceae family within the Juania genus. Chilean Wine Palm is native to the Juan Fernández Islands archipelago in the southeast Pacific Ocean west of Chile.
Chilean Wine Palm displays a tall, single-trunk palm growth habit, reaching up to 20 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. Chilean Wine Palm produces creamy white inflorescence.
Leaf size: approximately 36 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Chilean Wine Palm?
Juania australis 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 Chilean Wine Palm Need?
Chilean Wine Palm thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Chilean Wine Palm in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Bright indirect light
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Chilean Wine Palm Prefer?
Juania australis grows best at temperatures of 65–85°F. Chilean Wine 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 Chilean Wine Palm?
Well-draining sandy soil mix with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Chilean Wine Palm to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Chilean Wine Palm?
Feed Chilean Wine 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
The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.
How Do You Repot a Chilean Wine 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 Chilean Wine Palm?
Chilean Wine Palm can be propagated through seeds, division of offsets.
Is the Chilean Wine Palm Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Chilean Wine 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 Chilean Wine Palm?
Chilean Wine 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 Chilean Wine Palm Need?
Chilean Wine Palm grows outdoors in USDA Zone 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 13b. Chilean Wine Palm is native to the Juan Fernández Islands archipelago in the southeast Pacific Ocean west of Chile. In cooler regions, grow Chilean Wine Palm as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 13b
Keep exploring plants
Chilean Wine 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 Juania genus — compare its care with other Juania species on PlantoScan.
Juania is part of the Arecaceae plant family — browse all Arecaceae genera and species.
Chilean Wine Palm thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Juania australis Drude ex Hook.f., family Arecaceae (first published in Rep. Kew Gard. , App.: 57 (1884)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Chilean Wine 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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