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