page_title: Beccariophoenix alfredii
section_title: Cultivation
hierarchical_section_title: Beccariophoenix alfredii / Cultivation
caption_attribution_description: Beccariophoenix alfredii seedlings
context_page_description: Beccariophoenix alfredii, also known as the high plateau coconut palm, is a recently discovered species of Arecaceae, endemic to Madagascar. It is in the genus Beccariophoenix, and is closely related to the genus Cocos. Beccariophoenix alfredii is very similar in appearance to the coconut palm, although somewhat cold hardy, making it a good look-alike for the coconut in cooler climates.
context_section_description: Due to its overall hardiness, B. alfredii is a good candidate for cultivation in central and southern Florida, California, south Texas, southern Arizona and also locations such as Sydney Australia, and the North Island of New Zealand. It is best grown in sandy loam soils, but is suitable to many other soil types. It can be expected that after it is less new to cultivation, it may become extremely popular worldwide due to its coconut look-alike status, good growth rate, and cold hardiness.
caption: Seedlings
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