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Panama Hat Plant

Carludovica palmata, Cyclanthaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Anise-scented PepperPiper marginatum
Shade ProvisionWind Protection
Bijao LeafCalathea cyclophora
Shade ProvisionNurse Plant
Golden-leaf Star AppleChrysophyllum splendens
Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Veined BeaksedgeRhynchospora nervosa

Sedge and palm-like plant may compete for moisture and soil nutrients in wet conditions

Uses

Functions

Fiber ProductionErosion ControlUnderstory Coverage

Edible Parts

Shoots

Common Questions

What zones does Panama Hat Plant grow in?

Panama Hat Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Panama Hat Plant?

Good companions for Panama Hat Plant include Anise-scented Pepper, Bijao Leaf, Golden-leaf Star Apple.

Design guilds with Panama Hat Plant and see companion relationships visually.

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