{"product_id":"brahea-moorei","title":"Brahea moorei","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrahea moorei\u003c\/em\u003e, the dwarf rock palm, is an almost stemless fan palm endemic to the limestone ranges of north-eastern Mexico. Its stem stays buried or creeps along the ground, so the plant forms a low rosette of nearly round fans, dark green above and chalky white beneath, on smooth, spineless stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlender flower stalks arch out far beyond the leaves. One of the smallest members of its genus, it is prized for its two-tone foliage, compact size and unusually good frost tolerance, and remains rare in cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e north-eastern Mexico (Sierra Madre Oriental)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.6–1.5 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e slow; the white wax develops at around ten years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e light shade to full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e very drought tolerant once established; dislikes being too wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e about −9 to −10 °C for established plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors \/ outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e outdoors in rock gardens and small gardens; well suited to large containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant it in well-drained, preferably alkaline, limestone-based soil and water sparingly. It grows happily in light shade, reflecting its woodland habitat, or in full sun. Salt tolerance is low. Its compact habit makes it ideal for small gardens, as an accent or as ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Palmpedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every plant is grown in our greenhouse in Almeirim, Portugal, and leaves us in a 15 L to 35 L pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Palmpedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67720284176558,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/7877\/2398\/files\/6890_Brahea-moorei_01_e427ac2a-37d5-454c-9ba1-249f81098b4b.jpg?v=1792614574","url":"https:\/\/shop.palmetum.com\/products\/brahea-moorei","provider":"Palmpedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}