Difference between revisions of "Brahea armata"

Revision as of 14:20, 15 July 2014

Pronunciation:

Common Name: Mexican Blue Fan Palm

Brahea armata CONTENT HERE

Horticultural Characteristics

Morphology (Identification)

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-*'''Drought Tolerance''':
+*'''Drought Tolerance''':  very drought tolerant
-*'''Soil Preference''':
+*'''Soil Preference''': very tolerant of a wide variety of soils
-*'''Light Requrement''':
+*'''Light Requrement''': full sun
 *'''Uses''':
-*'''Propogation''':
+*'''Propagation''':
-*'''Human Hazards''':
+*'''Human Hazards''': sharp, hooked teeth on petioles
-*'''Pest Problems''':
 *'''Disease Problems''':
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-*'''Habit''':
+*'''Habit''': solitary
-*'''Trunk''':
+*'''Trunk''': up to 3' in diameter, mostly clean
-*'''Leaf''':
+*'''Leaf''': palmate
-*'''Foliage''':
+*'''Foliage''': pale green, pale blue or nearly whitish
 *'''Reproduction''':
-*'''Inflorescence''':
+*'''Inflorescence''': extremely long and droopy, sometimes arching to the ground
 *'''Seed''':
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