Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Archontophoenix

Species:

Archontophoenix maxima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

2500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; viability decreases rapidly with storage. Maintain warm temperatures around 25-30°C.

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