Difference between revisions of "Calamus caryotoides"
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| + | This is easily the most hardy and easy to grow of the Calamus species in southern California, showing surprising hardiness for a rattan (some rattans, such as Plectocomia himalayana are even more cold hardy, but most are not). It can tolerate temps down into the high 20Fs without too much leaf damage, and seems fairly non-picky about soil types as well. However, it does resent full sun, or even partial afternoon/midday sun, particularly inland, and tends to brown-tip badly if exposed to winds. This rattan can be grown as a smaller, self-supporting palm without the need for draping it or having it climb all over the yard, by constantly trimming it to a managable height. Further growth stops, but new suckers are constantly being produced. If allowed to grow unpruned, it will not develop into a massive palm, at least here in So Cal, but usually grows only to 8' or more high... however it produces long, hooked cirrhi that can be very dangerous for passersby. The plant itself is moderately armed with spines, but it's the whips and cirrhi that are the most troublesome. If grown in a moderate climate with wind and sun protection, it can be a very ornamental palm. [[User:Palmbob|Palmbob]] 16:59, 18 September 2007 (PDT) | ||
Revision as of 13:59, 18 September 2007
Habitat and Distribution
Description
Culture
Southern California Experience: This is easily the most hardy and easy to grow of the Calamus species in southern California, showing surprising hardiness for a rattan (some rattans, such as Plectocomia himalayana are even more cold hardy, but most are not). It can tolerate temps down into the high 20Fs without too much leaf damage, and seems fairly non-picky about soil types as well. However, it does resent full sun, or even partial afternoon/midday sun, particularly inland, and tends to brown-tip badly if exposed to winds. This rattan can be grown as a smaller, self-supporting palm without the need for draping it or having it climb all over the yard, by constantly trimming it to a managable height. Further growth stops, but new suckers are constantly being produced. If allowed to grow unpruned, it will not develop into a massive palm, at least here in So Cal, but usually grows only to 8' or more high... however it produces long, hooked cirrhi that can be very dangerous for passersby. The plant itself is moderately armed with spines, but it's the whips and cirrhi that are the most troublesome. If grown in a moderate climate with wind and sun protection, it can be a very ornamental palm. Palmbob 16:59, 18 September 2007 (PDT)