| Climate Zone | 10a |
| Min Temp | 30 to 35 F / -1 to 2 C |
| Leaf Type | Pinnate |
| Height | 49 Ft / 15 M |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Conservation Status |
Not Evaluated
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Acrocomia crispa
Cuban Belly Palm
Sizes
- 1 gallon
About Acrocomia crispa
This species is a spiny palm, with a trunk that is slender at the base, but swollen in the middle, hence its common name. The spines fall from trunk when mature. The crown is topped with arching leaves, up to 2.5 m. long. Leaves are dark green on top, pale blue-green on the underside. Even the inflorescence is thorny. Fruit is an orange-yellow color when ripe.
Cultivation Tips
Plant in a location that is sunny and has soil that well drained. Water regularly. Grows slowly as a juvenile, but as it matures, the growth rate increases. Take precautions as the trunk is heavily armored with spines. This species is tolerate drought and thrives in alkaline soils when mature enough. To prevent nutritional deficiency, apply good quality palm fertilizer that has continuous release formula twice a year during growing season.
