Allagoptera Species, Beach Coconut, Dwarf Palm, Restinga Palm, Seashore Palm
Allagopteraarenaria

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Allagoptera (al-luh-GOP-ter-ruh)
Species: arenaria (ar-en-AR-ee-uh)

Synonym:Allagoptera pumila

Synonym:Cocos arenaria

Synonym:Diplothemium arenarium

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Palms

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting