Phoenix roebelenii |
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Origin:- | Rain forests of Laos and southeast Asia |
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Conservation Status:- | Not endangered |
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Sun Requirements:- | Full sun to partial shade |
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Water Requirements:- | Medium, some drought tolerance when mature |
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Minimum Temperature:- | -3 Degrees C |
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Overall Height:- | 10-15 feet |
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Spread:- | 7-8 feet |
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Trunk:- | Solitary, although often seen in clumps, 6-8 inches in diameter, texture is patterned with persistent old leaf scars |
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Crownshaft:- | No |
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Leaf:- | Pinnate, 4-5 feet long, bright green, leaflets towards base of petioles are spiny |
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Flowers:- | Cream flowers on 1 foot long drooping inflorescences |
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Fruit:- | ½ an inch in diameter, oval and purple/black when ripe |
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Sex:- | Dioecious, male and female flowers occur on separate plants |
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Pests & Diseases:- | No major pests and diseases |
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Seed Germination:- | Easily, between 1-3 months |
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