Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita)

Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with white flower spike and long green leaves close up
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) stem rises from long green leaves bearing a white flower spike

Botanical name: Xiphidium caeruleum

Common names: Palmita, Soskia, Cola de Paloma

Family: Haemodoraceae

Origin: Southern Mexico to South America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Semi-shadeSun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
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Image gallery: 6 images
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with white flower close up on green leaves
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with tall spike of white flowers among broad green leaves.
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) close up with small white flower buds on green hairy stem
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with small white flower buds clustered on a slender green hairy stem
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with tall spikes of tiny white flowers and long green leaves
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) spikes of tiny white flowers emerge among long pointed green leaves
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) white flower close up on a thin green stalk
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) white flower with six petals on a green stalk
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with white flower buds on green stems in close up shot
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) displays delicate white flower buds clustered along a sturdy green stem stalk.
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with green leaves and tall white flower stalks rising above them.
Xiphidium caeruleum (Palmita) with slender green leaves and small white flower clusters rising vertically.


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