Phoenix roebelenii

   
Origin:-

Rain forests of Laos and southeast Asia

Phoenix roebelenii
Conservation Status:-

Not endangered

Sun Requirements:-

Full sun to partial shade

Water Requirements:-

Medium, some drought tolerance when mature

Minimum Temperature:-

-3 Degrees C

Overall Height:-

10-15 feet

Spread:-

7-8 feet

Trunk:-

Solitary, although often seen in clumps, 6-8 inches in diameter, texture is patterned with persistent old leaf scars

Crownshaft:-

No

Leaf:-

Pinnate, 4-5 feet long, bright green, leaflets towards base of petioles are spiny

Flowers:-

Cream flowers on 1 foot long drooping inflorescences

Fruit:-

½ an inch in diameter, oval and purple/black when ripe

Sex:-

Dioecious, male and female flowers occur on separate plants

Pests & Diseases:-

No major pests and diseases

Seed Germination:-

Easily, between 1-3 months

 

 

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