Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calamus

Species:

Calamus tetradactyloides subsp. tetradactyloides

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

60–180 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from removal of fleshy fruit coating and warm moist conditions. Germination can be slow and erratic.

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