Guinea Bactris
Bactris guineensis
- Native to:
- Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panamá
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Bactris
- Species:
- Bactris guineensis
- USDA Symbol:
- BAGU
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers humid tropical environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds lose viability rapidly and should be sown fresh. Germination can be erratic.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI