Raphia vinifera
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Raphia vinifera

West African Piassava Palm · Bamboo palm · Raphia Palm · Wine raffia palm

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

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Raphia vinifera, the West African piassava palm, bamboo palm or West African bass fibre is a palm tree species in the genus Raphia. It is native to Benin, Gambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Central African Republic, Cameroon, and Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is particularly abundant along the creeks of Niger Delta, Cross River, Lagos and Ikorodu in Nigeria.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

The bamboo palm grows optimally when it receives sunlight for the entire day. Its native habitat is marked by prolonged exposure to light, which aids its robust development. But, too much sun can cause burns, while not enough may result in its growth being suppressed. The role of the sun is vital at every phase of its life span.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

The bamboo palm flourishes naturally in surroundings that have temperatures fluctuating between 68 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 38 degrees Celsius). It thrives best in hotter climates and needs to be either taken indoors or offered heat during chillier times.

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

The upkeep of the Bamboo palm significantly depends on fertilization. Consistent nourishment throughout its growth phase furnishes energy for vibrant leaves and promotes holistic growth. Overlooking this important feeding process can lead to unhealthy foliage, reduced aesthetic value, and fragile or stunted growth that is susceptible to breaking.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Tree
Life Cycle
Perennial
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
4.88 m to 10.06 m
Mature Spread
3.96 m
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Tan
Flower Size
10.16 cm to 15.24 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Summer
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter, Mid winter
Native Area
Benin, Angola, Cameroon, Togo, Ghana, Nigeria, Gabon, Congo (DRC), Central African Republic

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Common Names (4)

en West African Piassava Palm
en Bamboo palm
en Raphia Palm
en Wine raffia palm