Aiphanes Species, Bitten Palm, Macaw Palm, Spiny Palm
Aiphanesminima

Synonym:Aiphanes corallina

Synonym:Aiphanes erosa

Category
Trees
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
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
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)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting