Elaeis guineensis – Oil Palm Tree

Description

The Elaeis guineensis, commonly known as the Oil Palm, is a versatile plant increasingly cultivated in Indian home gardens. Famed for its economic and ornamental value, it adapts well to the Indian climate, offering not just shade but also ingredients for homemade beauty products. Grow a piece of the tropics in your backyard, terrace or even a large balcony space.

🌱 Plant Information:
Botanical Name: Elaeis guineensis
Common Names: Oil Palm, African Oil Palm
Plant Type: Tropical Tree

✅ Key Features:

• Produces valuable oil-rich seeds
• Resilient growth in tropical climates
• Ideal for large spaces like backyards
• Can be used in homemade beauty products
• Offers substantial shade

🌿 Plant Care Tips:

• Requires full sunlight exposure
• Water deeply but infrequently to avoid waterlogging
• Benefit from monthly application of nitrogen-rich fertilizer
• Needs spacious planting area to accommodate growth
• Regular pruning is unnecessary; remove only dead fronds

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