Sugar Palm
Arenga pinnata
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, Cambodia, Guam, Malaya, Myanmar, Palau, Philippines, Sulawesi, Thailand
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Arenga
- Species:
- Arenga pinnata
- USDA Symbol:
- ARPI6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers fertile soils in tropical regions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds should be fresh as viability decreases rapidly. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) required for germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI