Nihoa Pritchardia 🛑 Endangered

Pritchardia napaliensis

Also known as: Limahuli Valley Pritchardia

Native to:
Hawaii, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Pritchardia
Species:
Pritchardia napaliensis
USDA Symbol:
PRNA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
600 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:
native to Hawaiian coastal and lowland forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–90 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate best; remove fruit pulp before sowing. Warm, moist conditions required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI