Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant)

Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves with wide fan segments close up
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) long stems supporting wide green pleated leaf segments

Botanical name: Carludovica palmata

Common names: Panama Hat Plant, Toquilla Palm

Family: Cyclanthaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

Carludovica palmata is not a true palm. Its leaves are different from the leaves of true palms, and unlike true palms it does not develop a woody trunk.

Similar plants: Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant)


Image gallery: 12 images
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green plant with large fan-shaped leaves for tropical landscapes
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) with wide green leaves branching from the central woody base
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) red fruit close up, long textured tan stalk, green leaves
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) with a textured tan stalk and vibrant red fruit segments.
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green cylindrical flower stalks rising among long dark stems
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) cylindrical green flower stalks nestled between tall sturdy stalks
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves spreading outward in a natural fan plant shape
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) with wide green leaves branching out from a center point
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves spread out in a fan shaped plant
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) long green leaves divided into sections creating a fan shape
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves extending outward from central point of plant
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) with wide green leaves branching from the thick central stalk
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves spread wide for a lush tropical look
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves fan out from a central point reaching upward.
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green fruit with orange top close up
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green fruit with orange top against blurred foliage background.
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves spreading outward in a close up view.
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) with wide green leaves branching from tall slender stems.
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) green leaves extend outward creating wide fan shaped natural foliage
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) broad green leaves with deep splits spread in open palm shapes
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) orange fruit and green textured spike in close up
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) orange fruit segments growing beside a textured green spike.
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) with a textured lime green flower in close up.
Carludovica palmata (Panama Hat Plant) shows a textured lime green cylinder flower near broad leaves.


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