Veitchia Palm
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Estimated Delivery:Aug 16 - Aug 20
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Free delivery in Dubai over AED 99 · UAE-wide over AED 200
Veitchia Palm
🪴 Plant Care Guide
Buy the Veitchia Palm (Adonidia / Veitchia, also known as the Christmas Palm) in Dubai & UAE — an elegant, slender feather palm that brings an instant tropical, resort-like look to gardens, driveways, pool areas and terraces. Its graceful arching fronds, smooth trunk and clusters of bright red fruit in season make it one of the most popular ornamental palms for UAE landscapes. Discover more in our outdoor plants collection, or browse our full palms range.
Why Grow a Veitchia Palm in the UAE
The Veitchia Palm thrives in the UAE’s warm climate and is loved for its neat, manageable size and clean, architectural form. Whether planted singly as a feature, in clusters for a tropical grove, or in large containers framing entrances and pools, it delivers a lush resort aesthetic without taking over the space. In season, showy red fruits add an extra ornamental highlight, which is why it earns the name Christmas Palm.
Key Benefits
- Elegant feather palm with a clean, resort-style tropical look
- Manageable size — ideal for driveways, pool areas and containers
- Decorative bright red fruit in season (the "Christmas Palm")
- Architectural form perfect as a single feature or in clusters
- Well suited to UAE gardens, terraces and landscaping
Care Tips for the UAE
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade; tolerates bright open positions well.
- Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil moist, especially while establishing; ensure good drainage.
- Soil: Free-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
- Feeding: Apply a palm-specific fertiliser during the growing season to keep fronds lush and green.
- Maintenance: Remove old or yellowing fronds to keep the palm looking tidy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big does a Veitchia Palm grow?
It is a slender, moderate-height palm that stays more manageable than many large landscape palms, making it ideal for gardens, pools and containers.
Why is it called the Christmas Palm?
Because it produces clusters of bright red fruit, often around the cooler season, giving it a festive appearance.
Can I grow it in a container?
Yes. It does well in a large pot in a sunny spot, perfect for framing entrances, patios and pool areas.
Do you deliver across the UAE?
Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 200.
🚚 Shipping Information
Orders are processed within 1–2 business days.
Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman & Umm Al Quwain: delivered within 1–2 working days. Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah & Fujairah: delivered on our scheduled van runs.
Free delivery in Dubai on orders over AED 99, and UAE-wide on orders over AED 200.
We work with trusted delivery partners to ensure safe and timely shipping.
🔄 Returns, Refunds & Cancellation Policy
Please check your plants when they arrive — returns are accepted at the time of delivery with the delivery agent.
Items must be in their original packaging. If a plant has been repotted or the original packaging is missing, a refund will not be possible.
Approved refunds are processed within 10 working days.