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Lodoicea

1 species. Lodoicea maldivica is one of the world's most spectacular plants. Its seeds are the largest of any plant, weighing up to 40 pounds. It grows best in very warm rainforest conditions and acidic soil. Its massive leaves need protection from strong wind. Although we have had success in growing small plants outdoors at Fairchild, we have not yet grown one to maturity.

Coco-de-mer; Double coconut


	Fairchild resources
	6 images		2 plants


Conservation status
Species	Status	Redlist data	Criteria
Lodoicea maldivica	Vulnerable	VU A1cd	1994

Source: IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24-Aug-05.


Horticulture
	Cultivation in S. Florida	Difficult to grow	Size	Large, slow growing

	Light requirements	Moderate	Water requirements	Moderate

	Hardiness	USDA zone 10	Elevation	Medium

	Soil pH	Low (acidic)	Hybridization	Not reported

	Lethal yellowing	Not known to be susceptible	Availability	Low

Lodoicea

Fairchild resources

Conservation status

Horticulture