Brahea “Silver rock”

Common names

Curiosities

Probably a new specie.

Origin

Mexico.

Habitat

Desert areas of Central Mexico at 1800 m above sea level.

Morphology

Leaves have a silvery colour, brighter than those of B. armata var. clara, and are more similar to a variety of B. nitida. The leaflets are smooth, without spines, and inflorescences are long and arched.

Climate

Tropical to temperate.

Germination

Seed germination is easy; fresh seeds germinate fast.

Growing

As most of the desert palms, it can tolerate extreme hot and cold temperatures, and is drought and frost resistant. Cultivation is now being extended due to its beauty and characteristics.