Iriartea deltoidea
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Iriartea deltoidea

Bombona palm

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
28
Observations
21

Description

Source: leafsnap

Iriartea is a genus in the palm family Arecaceae, native to Central and South America. The best-known species – and probably the only one – is Iriartea deltoidea, which is found from Nicaragua, south into Bolivia and a great portion of Western Amazonian basin. It is the most common tree in many forests in which it occurs.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Copa Palm is native to open habitats, for example sunny meadows and forest edges, that offer plenty of light. It prefers Full Sun but will also tolerate Partial Sun, adapting well to a range of sunlight conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Copa Palm comes from tropical areas, where the climate is usually warm and humid. Therefore, it is well suited to high heat and moisture. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a consistent temperature, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It typically cannot endure cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

To encourage healthy growth, fertilize your Copa Palm in early spring. Regular feeding boosts its overall health, producing robust growth, greater tolerance of difficult conditions, and enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Stick to a consistent fertilization schedule to keep the foliage vibrant, richly colored, and lush in appearance.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Iriartea deltoidea is a tropical palm known for its sturdy trunk and broad crown. For optimal growth, prune it in early spring by removing only dead or damaged fronds. To prevent disease, always use sterilized tools. Selective trimming helps maintain the plant's shape and size, improves air circulation, and minimizes pest problems.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Palm
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Iriartea
Family
Arecaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
20.12 m to 29.87 m
Mature Spread
7.92 m to 11.89 m
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Colombia, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama

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Common Names (1)

en Bombona palm