Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Cyrtostachys

Species:

Cyrtostachys renda

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1200 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–90 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Viability declines rapidly after harvest. Requires warm temperatures (25-30°C) and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI