Aiphanes horrida
SPINE PALM, RUFFLE PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: Caribbean, South America

Other Botanical Names: Aiphanes aculeata, A. caryotifolia, A. elegans, A. ernestii, A. killipii, A. orinocensis, A. praemorsa, A. truncata, Bactris praemorsa, Caryota horrida , Euterpe aculeata, Marara aculeata, M. bicuspidata, Martinezia aculeata, Tilmia caryotifolia

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Aiphanes horrida
SPINE PALM, RUFFLE PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
12m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: red or yellow


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & coastal designs

Uses: large planter

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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