Calyptrocalyx Species, Palm
Calyptrocalyxforbesii

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Calyptrocalyx (ka-lip-tro-KAL-iks)
Species: forbesii (FORBZ-ee-eye)

Synonym:Linospadix forbesii

Synonym:Paralinospadix forbesii

Category
Palms

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

Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium

Seed Collecting