Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
By seashore, Caribbean
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove old, faded fronds
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antispasmodic, Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
COCCOTHRINAX borhidiana
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Borhidis Guano Palm, Guano
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
guano
In German
Paurotis Palm
Guano
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
Guano
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
Guano
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
γκουανό
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
guano
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
guano
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
guano
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Acoelorrhaphe
Coccothrinax
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Guano
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Guano is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Guano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Guano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Guano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Guano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Paurotis Palm and Guano Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Guano physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Guano height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Guano are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Guano flower color: Not Available
- Guano leaf color: Not Available
Care of Paurotis Palm and Guano
Care of Paurotis Palm and Guano include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Guano pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove old, faded fronds. In summer Paurotis Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Guano needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.