Rakum Palm, Edible-fruited Salak Palm, Edible-fruited Rakum Palm
Salaccawallichiana

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salacca (sa-LAK-a)
Species: wallichiana (wal-ik-ee-AH-nuh)

Category
Shrubs
Palms

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 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

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting