Bactris bifida

Bactris bifida

Native to:
Brazil | Colombia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Bactris
Species:
Bactris bifida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
600 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:
60–180 days
Notes:
Seeds require fresh collection and warm, moist conditions. Germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI