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Coccothrinax borhidiana

aztropic
aztropic
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This species of Coccothrinax, native to a small beach in N. Cuba, is definitely one of my favorites. Similar in looks to the old man palm, (Coccothrinax crinita) but apparently much hardier. Great palm to grow in the desert, even in full blasting sun. Unfortunately, like many others in the genus, it is a rather slow grower. 5 gallon pot grown from seed in Arizona is already 10 years old! 🤯

aztropic

Mesa, Arizona

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    A faster growing option with similar looks, is a hybrid with a borhidiana parent. Not quite as hairy, but way faster growing and just as hardy. This compact species fits in well with today's smaller gardens.

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    I have a hybrid borhidiana here in much cooler Bay Area and it’s growing at a reasonable rate. Cute little palm. Yours is awesome!

    Jim in Los Altos, CA  SF Bay Area 37.34N- 122.13W- 190' above sea level

    zone 10a/9b

    sunset zone 16

    300+ palms, 90+ species in the ground

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    Your borhidiana hybrids that i bought from you have germinated like crazy!

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    Yep. Fresh seed makes all the difference. I have a batch of about 40 of these going myself. Now, it's just a matter of time to get them up to my preferable 5 gallon selling size. 😄🌴

    aztropic

    Mesa, Arizona

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    The hybrids of these can look really nice. This hybrid is probably my favorite cocco in the yard.

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    On 6/23/2026 at 3:47 PM, Looking Glass said:

    The hybrids of these can look really nice. This hybrid is probably my favorite cocco in the yard.

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    Very pretty specimen. The display of its 'burlap' is unique.

    aztropic

    Mesa, Arizona

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    Temps between 29F and 115F each year

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