Moriche palm growing palm tree of the genus Mauritia also known as Mauritia flexuosa, Moriche palm perennial evergreen plant also used as ornamental or medical plant, can grow in tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 13+.
Leaves color green pinnate and grow in rosette structure.
Flower color can be yellow-orange flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers separate tree for male and female flowers.
Moriche palm fruits
Fruit edible color brown peel like fish scale and yellow orange the fruit in oval shape.
Moriche palm for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Moriche palm growing and care:
Wet land, rich soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seedling / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
All year
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
Just dead leaves and bloom stems
Size of the plant?
15-30 m, 45-100 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing
Water requirement:
Big amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower
Yellow-orange flowers grow on branch (palm fronds) on every branch can be dozens of flowers separate tree for male and female flowers
Edible Fruits
Fruit harvest season:
Autumn / Winter
Fruits pests or diseases:
Birds
What can be done with big quantities of Moriche palm fruits?
Eaten raw, juice, jam, alcohol, ice cream
Work requirements on the fruit:
Collect the fruits
How long does it take to bear fruit?
5-8 years
Scientific name:
Mauritia flexuosa