Apak Palm
About Apak Palm
Apak Palm is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in abundant sunlight ☀ and should be less than 3 feet from a window.
Apak Palm belongs to the Brahea genus, and is native to Southern North America.
Taxonomy
Brahea dulcis
Brahea
Arecaceae
Arecales
Also known as
soyal and soyote
How to care for Apak Palm
How often to water your Apak Palm
Apak Palm needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Apak Palm in your home
Apak Palm may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Apak Palm
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Apak Palm after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Apak Palm
Apak Palm
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.