Bataua palm
Oenocarpus bataua
Bataua palm is a large tropical palm native to the Amazon basin that demands consistently warm temperatures, high humidity, and reliably moist soil to thrive. It is best suited to outdoor cultivation in USDA zones 10–12 or in a spacious heated greenhouse, and is not a practical houseplant. This specimen palm is a collector's plant that rewards dedicated growers with impressive architectural foliage.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
300″ – 600″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
360″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days In Warm Months; Reduce To Every 7-10 Days In Cooler Periods • Water Deeply And Consistently; Soil Should Remain Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 12, 2013 by D. Frame (cc-by-sa)
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