Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calamus

Species:

Calamus rhomboideus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, wetland birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Requires consistent moisture and cool temperatures. Seeds may be slow and erratic to germinate even after cold stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI