Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calamus

Species:

Calamus divaricatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

600 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, greenish-yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from soaking in warm water for 24-48 hours before sowing. Germination can be slow and erratic, requiring consistently warm and moist conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI