Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Balaka

Species:

Balaka microcarpa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Remove fruit pulp before sowing and maintain warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI