Zombia Species, Guanito, Latanye Zombi, Zombie Palm

Zombiaantillarum

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Zombia (ZOM-bee-uh)
Species
antillarum (an-TILL-ar-um)
Synonym
Chamaerops antillarum
Zombia antillarum var. gonzalezii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial 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)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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

Thousand Oaks, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Loxahatchee, Florida

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neutral
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negative
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Plainfield, IN (Zone 6a) | November 2011 | negative

I Fear this Palm now... no longer want it.

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | March 2004 | positive

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