Pigafetta Species, New Guinea Palm, Pigafetta Palm, White Wanga Palm

Pigafettafilaris

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Pigafetta (pig-uh-FET-uh)
Synonym
Pigafetta filifera
Pigafetta papuana
Sagus filaris
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hana, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Corte Madera, CA (Zone 10a) | August 2004 | positive

This is probably a zone 12 palm. The only place they survive in the USA are Southern Florida and Hawaii. Its along shot in CA, but if yo...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | February 2004 | positive

This is a spectacular palm and probably one of the fastest growing palms in the world (3' of solid trunk a year). It has intensely spiny...Read More

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