American Oil Palm (Elaeis Oleifera) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Elaeis oleifera is a species of palm native to tropical Central and South America, known as the American oil palm.
American Oil Palm
Elaeis Oleifera
Elaeis oleifera is a species of palm native to tropical Central and South America, known as the American oil palm.
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