Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Bactris

Species:

Bactris panamensis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh and require warm temperatures and consistent moisture. Viability decreases rapidly with storage.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI