Caryota maxima

Caryota maxima

Native to:
Bangladesh | Cambodia | China | Hainan | India | Jawa | Laos | Malaya | Myanmar | Philippines | Sumatera | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Caryota
Species:
Caryota maxima

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

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. Soaking in water for 24-48 hours before sowing may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI