Nihoa Pritchardia 🛑 Endangered

Pritchardia remota

Nihoa Pritchardia

David Eickhoff from Pearl City, Hawaii, USA

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Arecaceae
Genus:
Pritchardia
Species:
Pritchardia remota

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Tree
Height:
12-20 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Bloom Months:
jan, feb, mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov, dec
Bloom Colors:
Orange, Yellow
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, coastal environments