Panama Hat Plant
Carludovica palmata
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru, Venezuela
( Hans Hillewaert )
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyclanthaceae
- Genus:
- Carludovica
- Species:
- Carludovica palmata
- USDA Symbol:
- CAPA65
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in humid tropical environments