Difference between revisions of "Roystonea borinquena"
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==Habitat and Distribution== | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
+ | Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the islands of St. Croix and Vieques in the U.S. Virgin Islands. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
+ | Thick white to tan trunk often with buldge at it's midpoint. 5 foot tall crownshaft with 15 foot long plumose leaves. | ||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
+ | Full sun, lots of water, and as much heat as you can throw at them. Unlike most palms, these do not need good drainage and actually prefer a heavy clay soil with plenty of water in it. | ||
==Curiosities== | ==Curiosities== | ||
Revision as of 20:23, 13 October 2009
Habitat and Distribution
Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the islands of St. Croix and Vieques in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Description
Thick white to tan trunk often with buldge at it's midpoint. 5 foot tall crownshaft with 15 foot long plumose leaves.
Culture
Full sun, lots of water, and as much heat as you can throw at them. Unlike most palms, these do not need good drainage and actually prefer a heavy clay soil with plenty of water in it.
Curiosities
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.