Aiphanes eggersii
Corozo Palm
Country Of Origin
Ecuador
About Aiphanes eggersii
This is a solitary palm species with a trunk that is covered in sharp, black spines. The crown has pinnate leaves that can be up to 3 meters long. The leaflets are dark green on the upper surface and lighter green on the lower surface. The flowers are small and yellowish-green, and form on long, branched inflorescences that emerge from among the leaves. The fruit is a small and turns red as it ripens.
| Climate Zone | 10b |
| Min Temp | 35 to 40 degrees F |
| Leaf Type | Pinnate |
| Height | 20 Ft / 6 M |
| Growth Rate | Slow to Moderate |
| Conservation Status |
Not Evaluated
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Cultivation Tips
Plant in a location that receives full to partial shade. It will thrive in humid conditions with moist, well-drained soils. It's important to keep the soil evenly moist, but not waterlogged. Water regularly, even deeply once or twice a week, depending on the climate and soil conditions. Feed occasionally during the growing season with a high quality palm fertilizer. It is not widely cultivated, but is occasionally grown as an ornamental plant in tropical gardens.
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