Family: Arecaceae
(ar-ek-AY-see-ee) Genus: Rhopalostylis (rope-a-lo-STY-lis) Species: sapida (sap-EE-duh) Synonym:Areca banksii Synonym:Areca sapida Synonym:Kentia sapida
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Category Tropicals and Tender PerennialsPalms Water Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterRequires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings Sun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Foliage Grown for foliageEvergreen Smooth Foliage Color UnknownHeight 15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)20-30 ft. (6-9 m) Spacing 10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)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 UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color Rose/MauveBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallMid Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frostFrom seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storingUnblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |