Panama Hat Plant
Carludovica palmata
- Native to:
- Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Peru
( 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:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require fresh collection and warm, moist conditions. Viability decreases rapidly with storage.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI