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    Caryota obtusa

    Also Known As

    • Caryota gigas
    • Caryota obtusidentata
    • Caryota rumphiana var. indica

    Plant type

    tree, palm / cycad

    size

    • H: 40'-60'
    • W: 15'-20'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Caryota obtusa plant details

    Caryota obtusa is an evergreen palm / cycad or tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Caryota obtusa

    Plant type: palm / cycad or tree
    Plant family: araceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 15 FT - 20 FT - wide, 40 FT - 60 FT - tall
    Uses: tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Caryota obtusa

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Caryota obtusa plant

    How to Grow Caryota obtusa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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