Spiny Palm (Bactris Major) is a perennial palm in the Arecaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 10-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Bactris major is a spiny, multi-stemmed, evergreen palm shrub growing 3-8 meters tall, native to tropical America.
Spiny Palm
Bactris Major
Bactris major is a spiny, multi-stemmed, evergreen palm shrub growing 3-8 meters tall, native to tropical America.
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