Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Pritchardia

Species:

Pritchardia waialealeana

USDA Symbol:

PRWA

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 high rainfall areas in Hawaii

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines rapidly with storage. Warm, humid conditions required.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI