Parajubaea torallyi

Common names

Pasopaya Palm, Bolivian Mountain Coconut, Palm Chico, Palma de Janchicoco.

Curiosities

Origin

Bolivia.

Habitat

In dry valleys of the Andes mountains.

Morphology

See the varieties P. torallyi var. torallyi and P. torallyi var. microcarpa.

Climate

One of the most cold hardy palms.

Germination

Seeds are usually difficult to germinate and take a lot of time, so keep them in a warm and dry place for 1 or 2 months before planting. Germination is often erratic, some plants may appear after some years. It is recommended to make a cut in the pericarp (seed cover) to help humidity to enter the seed. Good results are usually obtained by growers by soaking the seeds for around a week, without warm, before planting. Other authors recommend giberelic acid, an hormone that speeds up germination.

Growing

Cold and drought resistant.