Ponapea Species, Palm

Ponapeahentyi

Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ponapea (poh-NAP-ee-uh)
Synonym
Drymophloeus hentyi
Ptychosperma hentyi
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

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