Phytelephas Species, Ivory Nut Palm, Panama Ivory Palm, Sago, Tagua Nut Palm
Phytelephasseemannii

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phytelephas (fy-TEL-e-fas)
Species: seemannii (see-MAN-ee-eye)

Category
Shrubs
Palms

Water Requirements
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
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
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

Seed Collecting