Calamus barbatus

Calamus barbatus

Native to:
New Guinea

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Calamus
Species:
Calamus barbatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Vine
Height:
200 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
aquatic insects, amphibians
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require consistently moist to wet conditions and warm temperatures for germination. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI