Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Aiphanes

Species:

Aiphanes horrida

USDA Symbol:

AICA5

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1200 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical rainforests, prefers organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh; germination is slow and erratic, requiring warm temperatures and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI