Blue Hesper palm
It will grow from subtropical to temperate climates. It needs well drained soil and full sunlight. It can tolerate some frost. In Mexico it grows in dry rocky soils. It is often on poor alkaline soils. In Mexico it grows from sea level to 1400 m altitude. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Also known as:
Guadalupa, Mexican Blue palm, Palma azul
Synonyms
- Brahea armata var. microcarpa Becc.
- Brahea clara (L.H.Bailey) Espejo & Lopez-Ferrari
- Brahea roezlii Linden
- Erythea armata (S. Watson) Watson
- Erythea clara L.H.Bailey
- Erythea roezlii (Linden) L.H.Bailey
- Glaucotheca elegans (Franceschi ex Becc.) Johnston
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Nuts, Fruit, Leaf bases
Where does Blue Hesper palm grow?
Found in: Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America, Slovenia, United States
Notes: There are about 12-16 Brahea species. They all grow in Mexico.
Growing Blue Hesper palm
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. The seed germinate erratically in weeks or more than a year when the seed are older. Fresh seeds germinate easily. Seeds retain their ability to grow, for long periods of time. Seeds should be soaked well, before planting. Plants do not transplant easily.
Edible Uses: The fruit is eaten.
Production: It is slow growing when young.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Blue Hesper palm Photos
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