Aiphanes Species, Bitten Palm, Macaw Palm, Spiny Palm

Aiphanesminima

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Aiphanes (EYE-fa-neez)
Species
minima (MIN-eh-muh)
Synonym
Aiphanes corallina
Aiphanes erosa
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
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
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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
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:

Boca Raton, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
0
neutral
0
negative
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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | May 2004 | positive

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