Engler's Sugar Palm (Arenga Engleri) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

A clustering palm with a short, wide-spreading growth habit, rarely exceeding 10 feet in height.

Engler's Sugar Palm

Engler's Sugar Palm

Arenga Engleri

A clustering palm with a short, wide-spreading growth habit, rarely exceeding 10 feet in height.

Quick Facts

Type
palm
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
10-12

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, well-drained
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:specimen, screen, ornamental foliage

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Engler's Sugar Palm

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Arecaceae
Genus:Arenga