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