{"product_id":"jelly-palme-butia-odorata-fro-10-stk","title":"Jelly Palm (Butia odorata) | seeds, 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFROST TOLERANT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eButia odorata\u003c\/em\u003e \n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDanish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jelly Palme, Sydlig jelly palme, vinpalme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish names:\u003c\/strong\u003e South American jelly palm, jelly palm, pindo palm\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"633\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eButia odorata\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as the jelly palm or wine palm, is one of the most cold-tolerant feather palms in the world and originates from southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina. It is beloved for its graceful growth, its remarkable hardiness – and not least for its tasty fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"937\" class=\"\"\u003eThe palm forms a sturdy, single trunk and a dense, curved crown of blue-green to grey-green feather leaves, which often hang in elegant arches and provide a soft and tropical look. It grows relatively slowly, but with its characteristic silhouette, it is a prominent and decorative element in any palm garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1243\" class=\"\"\u003eDuring the flowering period, \u003cem data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eButia odorata\u003c\/em\u003e forms large inflorescences with reddish to yellowish-pink flowers, followed by round, orange to yellow fruits. The fruits have a sweet, aromatic flavor with notes of apricot, pineapple, and banana and are traditionally used for jelly, jam, and wine – hence the name \"jelly palm\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eCultivation and requirements:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"1243\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003eButia odorata\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in full sun and well-drained soil and is surprisingly drought-tolerant once established. It is one of the few feather palms that can realistically be attempted grown outdoors in mild regions of Denmark – for example, in a sheltered spot and with winter protection. It tolerates temperatures down to around -10 °C, and some established specimens have survived even lower temperatures for short periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1874\" class=\"\"\u003eIn cold regions, it is recommended to grow it in a large pot so that it can be moved inside or covered in winter. Winter covering with fleece, a straw mat, or a plastic cover can protect the heart from frost damage during exposed periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1874\"\u003eCultivation from seeds:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1874\" class=\"\"\u003eThe seeds are hard and should be soaked in lukewarm water for 3–5 days before sowing. They are sown in a deep pot with well-drained soil (e.g., \u003ca title=\"coconut coir\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/kokosmuld-kul-3-liter?\"\u003ecoconut coir\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Perlite\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/perlite-3-liter-2-6-mm?\"\u003eperlite\u003c\/a\u003e) and placed in a warm – preferably 25–30 °C – and humid location. Germination can be slow, often 1–6 months, but the seeds have good viability. Seedlings develop a deep taproot early on, so deep containers, such as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/products\/palmepotte-1-8-liter?\" title=\"Palm pot\"\u003epalm pots\u003c\/a\u003e, are recommended from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1874\" class=\"\"\u003e- \u003cem\u003eFeel free to read our article on \u003ca title=\"Germinating palm seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/spiring-af-palmefro\"\u003egerminating palm seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2261\"\u003eUtility:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2261\" class=\"\"\u003eThe fruits are edible and popular in homemade jams, syrups, and even wine. In addition, the palm is highly decorative and used in landscape design all over the world – especially where a tropical touch is desired in cooler climates. Its high wind and salt resistance also make it suitable for coastal areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2859\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eButia odorata\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent choice for garden owners in temperate climates who dream of a genuine \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/collections\/palmer\"\u003etropical palm\u003c\/a\u003e with both beauty and function. It combines classic palm aesthetics with remarkable resilience – and a tasty surprise when the fruits ripen.\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Germinating palm seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/blogs\/nyheder\/spiring-af-palmefro\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"a Piece of Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44520010645772,"sku":"EF-PA-009","price":6.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/6728\/8588\/files\/Butiaodorata_1.jpg?v=1689166095","url":"https:\/\/www.apieceofnature.dk\/en-bg\/products\/jelly-palme-butia-odorata-fro-10-stk","provider":"a Piece of Nature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}