Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calamus

Species:

Calamus ruber

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

yellow, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh. Remove fleshy fruit coating before sowing in warm, humid conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI