Ceroxylon echinulatum

Ceroxylon echinulatum

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Ceroxylon
Species:
Ceroxylon echinulatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
2500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
Bloom Colors:
cream, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Germination Time:
60–180 days
Notes:
Seeds require fresh collection and moisture; germination can be slow and irregular. Warm temperatures around 25-30°C improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI