Peach Palm
Bactris gasipaes
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Bactris
- Species:
- Bactris gasipaes
- USDA Symbol:
- BAGA2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, yellow
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Host Plant for Caterpillars
banana moth (Opogona sacchari)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers soils rich in organic matter
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 60–180 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability quickly after harvest. Warm temperatures (25-30°C) and consistent moisture improve germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI