Bactris sphaerocarpa

Bactris sphaerocarpa

Native to:
Brazil | Colombia | Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Bactris
Species:
Bactris sphaerocarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
800 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:
30–120 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best. Remove fruit pulp before sowing. Maintain warm temperatures and high humidity.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI