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In Habitat - After Hurricane Ivan, Grand Cayman

Coccothrinax proctorii
Palmetum of Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Coccothrinax Species: proctorii
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Costapalmate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Cayman thatch palm, Protcor's silver palm

Habitat and Distribution

Gorws in coral based soils, in open forest, on the Cayman Islands.

Description

Trunk type: Solitary. A medium sized palm, with a slender trunk, and an open crown, of deeply divided leaves, with nearly perfectly symmetrical divisions, dark green above, and silvery white below.

Culture

Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Salt tolerant, and prefers an alkaline soil. Slow growing. Can be grown on just coral limerock. It likes a position in full sun, or light shade, in a tropical, or subtropical climate, and once established, can endure quite a bit of coastal exposure. Indoors it also makes a neat bonsai, that can even be cultivated just on a piece of coral limerock, practically without soil.

Curiosities

References

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.