Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Bactris

Species:

Bactris caryotifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

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

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination improved with warm temperatures above 25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI