Astrocaryum mexicanum
CHOCHO PALM, COHUNE PALM
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

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Flowers: cream

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath

Bark & Stems: spines & spiny leaves
 
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Astrocaryum mexicanum
CHOCHO PALM, COHUNE PALM
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

FEATURES

Flowers: cream

Leaves: dark green; silver-grey underneath

Bark & Stems: spines & spiny leaves


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, contemporary & coastal designs

Uses: large planter, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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