Calamus Species, Palm Tree
Calamuslatifolius

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Calamus (KAL-uh-mus)
Species: latifolius (lat-ee-FOH-lee-us)

Synonym:Calamus humilis

Synonym:Calamus latifolius var. marmoratus

Synonym:Calamus macracanthus

Synonym:Palmijuncus humilis

Synonym:Palmijuncus latifolius

Category
Vines and Climbers
Palms

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting