Peach Palm (Bactris Gasipaes) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Bactris gasipaes is a multi-stemmed, spiny palm native to tropical forests of Central and South America, cultivated for its edible fruit and heart of palm.
Peach Palm
Bactris Gasipaes
Bactris gasipaes is a multi-stemmed, spiny palm native to tropical forests of Central and South America, cultivated for its edible fruit and heart of palm.
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