Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Attalea

Species:

Attalea funifera

USDA Symbol:

ATFU

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1000 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to sandy coastal areas of Brazil

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Palm seeds germinate slowly and erratically. Fresh seeds germinate better than stored seeds. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI