Pritchardia minor

Kokee Palm. Best for fog belt. Charismatic, modest-size fan palm from Kauai. Satiny undersides of leaves; golden fuzz on flowerstalks.
Pritchardia minor
height 12–20
width 6–10
tolerates Cool Summers, Fog, Pots, Wind
water
needs		 Moderate – High
water
info		 This palm should be watered deeply every week or two once it’s established. It doesn’t want to ever dry out completely.
hardy
to		 30F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Palm Fertilizer
origin Hawaii, USA
sunset
zones		 17, 23, 24

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Outdoor Exposure Guide

Growing Notes

Loves to be along the coast in California, where marine influence is consistent and frost is uncommon.
Stunning, lush, foliage feature for many years. This slow growing palm is the perfect size for small gardens.
Will not tolerate hot dry heat, especially if combined with hot winds.
Adaptable to various soils, but prefers well drained soil.

Special Interest

The young fruits called hāwane were peeled and then eaten by traditional Hawaiians. To gather fruit the Hawaiians notched the trunks of the palms making ladders. On older palms these notches remain as lingering evidence of an earlier way of life.