Wax Palm

Ceroxylon alpinum

Native to:
Colombia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Ceroxylon
Species:
Ceroxylon alpinum
USDA Symbol:
CEAL11

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers high organic matter content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
60–180 days
Notes:
Seeds require fresh planting and warm, humid conditions. Germination is slow and erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI