Cyphosperma Species, Palm

Cyphospermabalansae

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cyphosperma (sy-fo-SPUR-muh)
Species
balansae (bal-AN-see)
Synonym
Cyphokentia balansae
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Palms
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Del Mar, California

Encinitas, California

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Del Mar, CA | July 2012 | positive

Ive had my palm for about 4years it grows in a shady spot with constant water and food no problems but grows slow

P
Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2004 | positive

This is a nice looking palm but NOT one I have any success with, and I've tried many times. It has an extremely fastidious nature, at le...Read More

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