Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Calamus

Species:

Calamus tetradactylus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

15 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

insects, wetland birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and consistently moist conditions. Germination can be slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI