Cyrtostachys glauca

Cyrtostachys glauca

Native to:
New Guinea

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Cyrtostachys
Species:
Cyrtostachys glauca

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best. Seeds lose viability quickly after harvest. Requires warm temperatures and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI