Phoenix rupicola |
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Origin:- | Rocky foothills of the Himalayas in north-eastern India |
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Conservation Status:- | Endangered |
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Sun Requirements:- | Full sun to partial shade |
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Water Requirements:- | Medium |
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Minimum Temperature:- | -3 Degrees C |
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Overall Height:- | 15-20 feet |
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Spread:- | 16 feet |
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Trunk:- | Solitary, texture is smooth and ringed with leaf scars |
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Crownshaft:- | No |
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Leaf:- | Pinnate, up to 10 feet long and bright green, leaflets towards base of petioles are spiny |
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Flowers:- | Small white blooms on branching inflorescences, formed from among the leaves |
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Fruit:- | ½ an inch in diameter, oval, purple/red when ripe |
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Sex:- | Dioecious, male and female flowers occur on different plants |
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Pests & Diseases:- | No major pests or diseases |
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Seed Germination:- | Easily, 1-3 months |
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'rupicola' means living near rocks |
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